US 59 S over Missouri Rvr BNSF RR L
Buchanan County, Missouri · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 59 S over Missouri Rvr BNSF RR L in Buchanan County, Missouri, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 6,968 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 78 of the 246 inventoried bridges in Buchanan County rated good (31.7%); 19 (7.7%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel through arch |
| Length | about 2,544 ft |
| Location | S 24 T 55 N R 38 W |
| NBI structure number | 32604 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Missouri department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Buchanan County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 29 S over Bee CR Br | 1958 | 35,463 | Fair |
| 6TH St-us 59 over BNSF RR | 1983 | 23,450 | Fair |
| Is 29 S over US 36 | 1958 | 21,784 | Fair |
| Is 29 N over US 36 | 1958 | 20,343 | Fair |
| Is 29 N over Cst Easton Rd Abandoned | 1958 | 20,343 | Fair |
| US 36 E over US 169 | 1961 | 20,169 | Fair |
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