US Bridges

Tracy Ave S over US 71 Rp US71N to 22nd

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 9 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 12087

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
309 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,671
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tracy Ave S over US 71 Rp US71N to 22nd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tracy Ave S over US 71 Rp US71N to 22nd 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 1,671 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,339 by 2044. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesTracy Ave S
CrossesUS 71 Rp US71N to 22nd
LocationS 9 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.08448, -94.56839
Functional classUrban Local

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,671 (2024)
Projected traffic2,339 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tracy Ave S over US 71 Rp US71N to 22nd built?

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

What condition is Tracy Ave S over US 71 Rp US71N to 22nd 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 Tracy Ave S over US 71 Rp US71N to 22nd carry?

About 1,671 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tracy Ave S over US 71 Rp US71N to 22nd?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Tracy Ave S over US 71 Rp US71N to 22nd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.