US Bridges

Crescent Ave over E Fk Fishing Rvr

Good

Clay County, Missouri · S 14 T 52 N R 30 W · Structure no. 16937

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crescent Ave over E Fk Fishing Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crescent Ave over E Fk Fishing Rvr in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 51 years old, older 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCrescent Ave
CrossesE Fk Fishing Rvr
LocationS 14 T 52 N R 30 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.32021, -94.23972
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2024)
Projected traffic880 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crescent Ave over E Fk Fishing Rvr built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Crescent Ave over E Fk Fishing Rvr 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 2023.

How much traffic does Crescent Ave over E Fk Fishing Rvr carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Crescent Ave over E Fk Fishing Rvr?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Crescent Ave over E Fk Fishing Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.