US Bridges

Dick Howser DR over Chnl Between Lks

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 8 T 48 N R 31 W · Structure no. 20011

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dick Howser DR over Chnl Between Lks is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Dick Howser DR over Chnl Between Lks in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDick Howser DR
CrossesChnl Between Lks
LocationS 8 T 48 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.99459, -94.37026
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2024)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dick Howser DR over Chnl Between Lks built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dick Howser DR over Chnl Between Lks 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 Dick Howser DR over Chnl Between Lks carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dick Howser DR over Chnl Between Lks?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Dick Howser DR over Chnl Between Lks?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.