US Bridges

Hillcrest RD S over Is 470 Rp IS470W to IS4

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 35 T 48 N R 33 W · Structure no. 1883

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
365 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,945
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillcrest RD S over Is 470 Rp IS470W to IS4 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillcrest RD S over Is 470 Rp IS470W to IS4 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,945 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,123 by 2044. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHillcrest RD S
CrossesIs 470 Rp IS470W to IS4
LocationS 35 T 48 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.93353, -94.52276
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,945 (2024)
Projected traffic4,123 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hillcrest RD S over Is 470 Rp IS470W to IS4 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Hillcrest RD S over Is 470 Rp IS470W to IS4 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 Hillcrest RD S over Is 470 Rp IS470W to IS4 carry?

About 2,945 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hillcrest RD S over Is 470 Rp IS470W to IS4?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Hillcrest RD S over Is 470 Rp IS470W to IS4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.