US Bridges

Horizons Pkwy over BNSF RR

Fair

Platte County, Missouri · S 5 T 50 N R 33 W · Structure no. 33329

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horizons Pkwy over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horizons Pkwy over BNSF RR in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2044. The structure is 292 ft (89.1 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHorizons Pkwy
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 5 T 50 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlatte County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.17324, -94.64002
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length292 ft (89.1 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Horizons Pkwy over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horizons Pkwy over BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Horizons Pkwy over BNSF RR carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Horizons Pkwy over BNSF RR?

The structure is 292 ft (89.1 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Horizons Pkwy over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.