US Bridges

Gene Field RD over Northeast Parkway

Good

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 33 T 47 N R 31 W · Structure no. 37142

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gene Field RD over Northeast Parkway is a concrete arch - deck carrying Gene Field RD over Northeast Parkway in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGene Field RD
CrossesNortheast Parkway
LocationS 33 T 47 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.79202, -94.82503
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2024)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Gene Field RD over Northeast Parkway built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gene Field RD over Northeast 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Gene Field RD over Northeast Parkway carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gene Field RD over Northeast Parkway?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Gene Field RD over Northeast Parkway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.