US Bridges

NE Colbern RD E over Mo 291

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 29 T 48 N R 31 W · Structure no. 1801

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,685
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Colbern RD E over Mo 291 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE Colbern RD E over Mo 291 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 16,685 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,525 by 2044. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNE Colbern RD E
CrossesMo 291
LocationS 29 T 48 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.94618, -94.36121
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,685 (2024)
Projected traffic22,525 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Colbern RD E over Mo 291 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Colbern RD E over Mo 291 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NE Colbern RD E over Mo 291 carry?

About 16,685 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE Colbern RD E over Mo 291?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns NE Colbern RD E over Mo 291?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.