US Bridges

Mo 13 S over BNSF RR

Fair

Ray County, Missouri · S 19 T 52 N R 27 W · Structure no. 3821

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,172
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 13 S over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 13 S over BNSF RR in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,172 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,917 by 2044. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 13 S
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 19 T 52 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 13
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.30483, -93.97738
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,172 (2024)
Projected traffic4,917 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Mo 13 S over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 13 S 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 13 S over BNSF RR carry?

About 3,172 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Mo 13 S over BNSF RR?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 13 S over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.