US Bridges

Mo 45 S over BNSF RR

Good

Platte County, Missouri · S 33 T 54 N R 36 W · Structure no. 32893

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
355 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,956
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 45 S over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 45 S over BNSF RR in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,956 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,516 by 2044. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMo 45 S
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 33 T 54 N R 36 W
RouteState Highway 45
Coordinates39.43891, -94.94174
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,956 (2024)
Projected traffic7,516 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 45 S over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 45 S over BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 45 S over BNSF RR carry?

About 3,956 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 45 S over BNSF RR?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 45 S over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.