US Bridges

Kansas Expressway over Ward Br

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 22 T 28 N R 22 W · Structure no. 36628

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
450 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kansas Expressway over Ward Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kansas Expressway over Ward Br in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,450 by 2043. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKansas Expressway
CrossesWard Br
LocationS 22 T 28 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 143
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.11771, -93.31667
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2023)
Projected traffic24,450 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Kansas Expressway over Ward Br built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kansas Expressway over Ward Br 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 Kansas Expressway over Ward Br carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kansas Expressway over Ward Br?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Kansas Expressway over Ward Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.