US Bridges

The Paseo S over US 71

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 9 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 11995

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,581
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

The Paseo S over US 71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying The Paseo S over US 71 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 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.

It carries about 10,581 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,284 by 2044. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesThe Paseo S
CrossesUS 71
LocationS 9 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.08321, -94.5663
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,581 (2024)
Projected traffic14,284 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 The Paseo S over US 71 built?

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

What condition is The Paseo S over US 71 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does The Paseo S over US 71 carry?

About 10,581 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is The Paseo S over US 71?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns The Paseo S over US 71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.