E Lexington Ave over UP RR
PoorClosed to trafficJackson County, Missouri · S 2 T 49 N R 32 W · Structure no. 19146
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Lexington Ave over UP RR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E Lexington Ave over UP RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Lexington Ave over UP RR built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is E Lexington Ave over UP 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 E Lexington Ave over UP RR carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is E Lexington Ave over UP RR?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns E Lexington Ave over UP RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.