US Bridges

Crysler Ave over BNSF RR

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 3 T 49 N R 32 W · Structure no. 19163

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,390
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crysler Ave over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crysler Ave over BNSF RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,390 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,807 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCrysler Ave
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 3 T 49 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.08747, -94.43191
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,390 (2024)
Projected traffic1,807 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Crysler Ave over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crysler Ave 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Crysler Ave over BNSF RR carry?

About 1,390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Crysler Ave over BNSF RR?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Crysler Ave over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.