US Bridges

3rd ST over Cedar CR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 2 T 47 N R 32 W · Structure no. 20030

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd ST over Cedar CR is a concrete culvert carrying 3rd ST over Cedar CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,180 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries3rd ST
CrossesCedar CR
LocationS 2 T 47 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.91207, -94.41897
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2024)
Projected traffic11,180 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd ST over Cedar CR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd ST over Cedar CR 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 3rd ST over Cedar CR carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 3rd ST over Cedar CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns 3rd ST over Cedar CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.