US Bridges

Rt Ra S over US 50

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 9 T 47 N R 31 W · Structure no. 11876

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,203
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ra S over US 50 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ra S over US 50 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 8,203 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,074 by 2044. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRt Ra S
CrossesUS 50
LocationS 9 T 47 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 0RA
Coordinates38.90209, -94.33983
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,203 (2024)
Projected traffic11,074 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rt Ra S over US 50 built?

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

What condition is Rt Ra S over US 50 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 Rt Ra S over US 50 carry?

About 8,203 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ra S over US 50?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ra S over US 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.