US Bridges

Lancer LN over KCS RR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 19 T 49 N R 32 W · Structure no. 19502

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lancer LN over KCS RR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Lancer LN over KCS RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,860 by 2044. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLancer LN
CrossesKCS RR
LocationS 19 T 49 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.04984, -94.49345
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2024)
Projected traffic2,860 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lancer LN over KCS RR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lancer LN 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Lancer LN over KCS RR carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lancer LN over KCS RR?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lancer LN over KCS RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.