US Bridges

US 50 W over Cst SW 3rd ST

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 6 T 47 N R 31 W · Structure no. 1304

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,033
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 W over Cst SW 3rd ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 W over Cst SW 3rd ST in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 58 years old, older 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 32,033 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,245 by 2044. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 50 W
CrossesCst SW 3rd ST
LocationS 6 T 47 N R 31 W
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.91123, -94.39376
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,033 (2024)
Projected traffic43,245 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Cst SW 3rd ST built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US 50 W over Cst SW 3rd 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 W over Cst SW 3rd ST carry?

About 32,033 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 50 W over Cst SW 3rd ST?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 W over Cst SW 3rd ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.