US Bridges

E 156 ST over BNSF RR

FairPosted for load

Ray County, Missouri · S 27 T 53 N R 26 W · Structure no. 17123

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
294 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2023 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

E 156 ST over BNSF RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 156 ST over BNSF RR in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2043. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE 156 ST
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 27 T 53 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 143
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.37323, -93.80506
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+18 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2023)
Projected traffic74 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E 156 ST over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 156 ST 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does E 156 ST over BNSF RR carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E 156 ST over BNSF RR?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E 156 ST over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.