US Bridges

Mo 291 N over UP RR

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 17 T 47 N R 31 W · Structure no. 2036

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,649
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 291 N over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 291 N over UP RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 17,649 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,826 by 2044. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 291 N
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 17 T 47 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 291
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.88458, -94.37346
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,649 (2024)
Projected traffic23,826 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 291 N over UP RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 291 N over UP 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 291 N over UP RR carry?

About 17,649 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mo 291 N over UP RR?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 291 N over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.