US Bridges

Southside Blvd over BNSF RR

Poor

Jackson County, Missouri · S 11 T 49 N R 32 W · Structure no. 19145

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southside Blvd over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southside Blvd over BNSF RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 115 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.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSouthside Blvd
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 11 T 49 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.07734, -94.41908
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$606,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Southside Blvd over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Southside Blvd over BNSF 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Southside Blvd over BNSF RR carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Southside Blvd over BNSF RR?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Southside Blvd over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.