E 156 St over BNSF RR
Ray County, Missouri · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- E 156 St over BNSF RR in Ray County, Missouri, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 55 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- It is one of 100 of the 184 inventoried bridges in Ray County rated fair (54.3%); 22 (12.0%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 293 ft |
| Location | S 27 T 53 N R 26 W |
| NBI structure number | 17123 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Missouri department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Ray County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mo 10 E over Fishing Rvr | 1964 | 7,158 | Fair |
| Mo 210 E over Fishing Rvr | 1985 | 6,908 | Good |
| Mo 210 E over BNSF RR | 1997 | 6,908 | Fair |
| Mo 210 E over Drain Dtch | 1985 | 6,908 | Good |
| Mo 210 E over Rollins CR | 1990 | 6,857 | Fair |
| Mo 210 E over Keeney CR | 1990 | 6,819 | Fair |
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