US Bridges

Rp IS470E to Blue over KCS RR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 36 T 48 N R 33 W · Structure no. 1826

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,116
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp IS470E to Blue over KCS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rp IS470E to Blue over KCS RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 5,116 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,907 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRp IS470E to Blue
CrossesKCS RR
LocationS 36 T 48 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.93805, -94.51067
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,116 (2024)
Projected traffic6,907 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rp IS470E to Blue over KCS RR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rp IS470E to Blue 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rp IS470E to Blue over KCS RR carry?

About 5,116 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rp IS470E to Blue over KCS RR?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rp IS470E to Blue over KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.