US Bridges

Lovers LN over Northwest Pkwy

FairPosted for load

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 33 T 58 N R 35 W · Structure no. 23019

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovers LN over Northwest Pkwy is a concrete tee beam carrying Lovers LN over Northwest Pkwy in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLovers LN
CrossesNorthwest Pkwy
LocationS 33 T 58 N R 35 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.79266, -94.8319
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2024)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$366,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lovers LN over Northwest Pkwy built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovers LN over Northwest Pkwy 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Lovers LN over Northwest Pkwy carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lovers LN over Northwest Pkwy?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Lovers LN over Northwest Pkwy?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.