US Bridges

Mo 78 E over UP RR

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 11 T 49 N R 32 W · Structure no. 1333

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 78 E over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 78 E over UP RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2013, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 24,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,480 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 78 E
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 11 T 49 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 78
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.07927, -94.41979
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,800 (2024)
Projected traffic33,480 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 78 E over UP RR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Mo 78 E over UP RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 78 E over UP RR carry?

About 24,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 78 E over UP RR?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 78 E over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.