US Bridges

Raum RD over UP RR

PoorClosed to traffic

Ray County, Missouri · S 31 T 54 N R 29 W · Structure no. 13396

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2023 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Raum RD over UP RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raum RD over UP RR in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 513 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRaum RD
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 31 T 54 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.44888, -94.20449
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2023)
Projected traffic513 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$904,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Raum RD over UP RR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raum RD over UP RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Raum RD over UP RR carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Raum RD over UP RR?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Raum RD over UP RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.