US Bridges

US 71 N over Cst E 19th ST

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 8 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 11991

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,314
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 N over Cst E 19th ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71 N over Cst E 19th ST in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 42,314 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,124 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 71 N
CrossesCst E 19th ST
LocationS 8 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates39.09007, -94.57139
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating105.2 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,314 (2024)
Projected traffic57,124 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 US 71 N over Cst E 19th ST built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71 N over Cst E 19th ST 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 71 N over Cst E 19th ST carry?

About 42,314 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 71 N over Cst E 19th ST?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US 71 N over Cst E 19th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.