US Bridges

Mo 291 S over Cst 39th ST Ramp

GoodPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 20 T 49 N R 31 W · Structure no. 1105

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,965
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 291 S over Cst 39th ST Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 291 S over Cst 39th ST Ramp in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 33,965 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,853 by 2044. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 291 S
CrossesCst 39th ST Ramp
LocationS 20 T 49 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 291
Coordinates39.04814, -94.36405
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,965 (2024)
Projected traffic45,853 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 291 S over Cst 39th ST Ramp built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Mo 291 S over Cst 39th ST Ramp 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 291 S over Cst 39th ST Ramp carry?

About 33,965 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 291 S over Cst 39th ST Ramp?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 291 S over Cst 39th ST Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.