US Bridges

Dunbar Ave over Henrie Ave

PoorPosted for load

Clay County, Missouri · S 1 T 52 N R 30 W · Structure no. 16952

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunbar Ave over Henrie Ave is a concrete tee beam carrying Dunbar Ave over Henrie Ave in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 118 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,720 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDunbar Ave
CrossesHenrie Ave
LocationS 1 T 52 N R 30 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.34196, -94.22817
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating15.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2024)
Projected traffic2,720 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$487,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dunbar Ave over Henrie Ave built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Dunbar Ave over Henrie Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Dunbar Ave over Henrie Ave carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dunbar Ave over Henrie Ave?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dunbar Ave over Henrie Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.