US Bridges

15th ST over KCS RR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 36 T 49 N R 31 W · Structure no. 13590

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

15th ST over KCS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 15th ST over KCS RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries15th ST
CrossesKCS RR
LocationS 36 T 49 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.02125, -94.28136
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2024)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 15th ST over KCS RR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15th ST over KCS 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 15th ST over KCS RR carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 15th ST over KCS RR?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns 15th ST over KCS RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.