US Bridges

Mo 5 S over BNSF RR

Poor

Wright County, Missouri · S 20 T 28 N R 15 W · Structure no. 281

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,340
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 S over BNSF RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 5 S over BNSF RR in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4 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.

It carries about 5,340 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,078 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 5 S
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 20 T 28 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 5
CountyWright County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.10798, -92.60125
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,340 (2024)
Projected traffic9,078 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$854,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 5 S over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 5 S over BNSF 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Mo 5 S over BNSF RR carry?

About 5,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Mo 5 S over BNSF RR?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 5 S over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.