US Bridges

US 50 W over Mo 7

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 7 T 47 N R 30 W · Structure no. 12049

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,770
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 W over Mo 7 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 W over Mo 7 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 13,770 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,590 by 2044. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 50 W
CrossesMo 7
LocationS 7 T 47 N R 30 W
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.89324, -94.26464
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,770 (2024)
Projected traffic18,590 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 50 W over Mo 7 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 W over Mo 7 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 US 50 W over Mo 7 carry?

About 13,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 50 W over Mo 7?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 W over Mo 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.