US Bridges

N Independence Ave over Town CR

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Cass County, Missouri · S 4 T 44 N R 31 W · Structure no. 34483

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Independence Ave over Town CR is a steel arch - deck carrying N Independence Ave over Town CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,560 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Independence Ave
CrossesTown CR
LocationS 4 T 44 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.66028, -94.34861
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2024)
Projected traffic6,560 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Independence Ave over Town CR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Independence Ave over Town CR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does N Independence Ave over Town CR carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Independence Ave over Town CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N Independence Ave over Town CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.