US Bridges

Mo 291 N over BNSF RR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 13 T 50 N R 32 W · Structure no. 11842

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,255
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 291 N over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 291 N over BNSF RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,255 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,244 by 2044. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 291 N
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 13 T 50 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 291
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.15546, -94.39432
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,255 (2024)
Projected traffic19,244 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 291 N over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 291 N over BNSF RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 291 N over BNSF RR carry?

About 14,255 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 291 N over BNSF RR?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 291 N over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.