US Bridges

Mo 9 S over Cst NW Briarcliff Pkwy

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Missouri · S 10 T 50 N R 33 W · Structure no. 1704

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,606
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 9 S over Cst NW Briarcliff Pkwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 9 S over Cst NW Briarcliff Pkwy in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 7,606 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,691 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 9 S
CrossesCst NW Briarcliff Pkwy
LocationS 10 T 50 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates39.16531, -94.5989
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,606 (2024)
Projected traffic13,691 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 9 S over Cst NW Briarcliff Pkwy built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 9 S over Cst NW Briarcliff 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 9 S over Cst NW Briarcliff Pkwy carry?

About 7,606 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 9 S over Cst NW Briarcliff Pkwy?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 9 S over Cst NW Briarcliff Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.