US Bridges

Winner RD over KCS RR

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 9 T 49 N R 32 W · Structure no. 19139

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winner RD over KCS RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winner RD over KCS RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,550 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWinner RD
CrossesKCS RR
LocationS 9 T 49 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.08997, -94.45947
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2024)
Projected traffic4,550 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Winner RD over KCS RR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winner RD over KCS RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Winner RD over KCS RR carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Winner RD over KCS RR?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Winner RD over KCS RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.