US Bridges

University Lane over Discovery Parkway

Good

Boone County, Missouri · S 27 T 48 N R 12 W · Structure no. 36465

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Lane over Discovery Parkway is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying University Lane over Discovery Parkway in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUniversity Lane
CrossesDiscovery Parkway
LocationS 27 T 48 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.9084, -92.26454
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic350 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 University Lane over Discovery Parkway built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is University Lane over Discovery Parkway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does University Lane over Discovery Parkway carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is University Lane over Discovery Parkway?

The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns University Lane over Discovery Parkway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.