US Bridges

Lee Summit RD over KCS RR

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 13 T 49 N R 32 W · Structure no. 19175

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Summit RD over KCS RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Summit RD over KCS RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 125 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 6 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,800 by 2044. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Summit RD
CrossesKCS RR
LocationS 13 T 49 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.05522, -94.38741
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2024)
Projected traffic20,800 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Summit RD over KCS RR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Lee Summit RD over KCS RR 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Lee Summit RD over KCS RR carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Lee Summit RD over KCS RR?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Summit RD over KCS RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.