US Bridges

Bannister RD W over Mo 350

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 25 T 48 N R 32 W · Structure no. 2115

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,457
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bannister RD W over Mo 350 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bannister RD W over Mo 350 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 3,457 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,667 by 2044. The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBannister RD W
CrossesMo 350
LocationS 25 T 48 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.94423, -94.40898
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,457 (2024)
Projected traffic4,667 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bannister RD W over Mo 350 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Bannister RD W over Mo 350 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 Bannister RD W over Mo 350 carry?

About 3,457 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bannister RD W over Mo 350?

The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Bannister RD W over Mo 350?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.