US Bridges

Mo 291 S over Mo 150

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 24 T 50 N R 32 W · Structure no. 12080

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 291 S over Mo 150 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 291 S over Mo 150 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 17,290 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,342 by 2044. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 291 S
CrossesMo 150
LocationS 24 T 50 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 291
Coordinates38.85257, -94.37597
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,290 (2024)
Projected traffic23,342 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 Mo 291 S over Mo 150 built?

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

What condition is Mo 291 S over Mo 150 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 S over Mo 150 carry?

About 17,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 291 S over Mo 150?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 291 S over Mo 150?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.