US Bridges

Lake Shore DR over Dam Splwy

GoodPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 29 T 48 N R 30 W · Structure no. 19761

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Shore DR over Dam Splwy is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lake Shore DR over Dam Splwy in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLake Shore DR
CrossesDam Splwy
LocationS 29 T 48 N R 30 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.93879, -94.24599
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic780 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Shore DR over Dam Splwy built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Shore DR over Dam Splwy in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Shore DR over Dam Splwy carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lake Shore DR over Dam Splwy?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Shore DR over Dam Splwy?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.