US Bridges

Highgrove RD Wbl over Longview Lk

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 18 T 47 N R 32 W · Structure no. 18122

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
272 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highgrove RD Wbl over Longview Lk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highgrove RD Wbl over Longview Lk in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,680 by 2044. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHighgrove RD Wbl
CrossesLongview Lk
LocationS 18 T 47 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.88572, -94.49118
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2024)
Projected traffic4,680 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Highgrove RD Wbl over Longview Lk built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highgrove RD Wbl over Longview Lk 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Highgrove RD Wbl over Longview Lk carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Highgrove RD Wbl over Longview Lk?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Highgrove RD Wbl over Longview Lk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.