US Bridges

Mo 291 S over Mo 210

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 1 T 50 N R 32 W · Structure no. 2165

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,921
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 291 S over Mo 210 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 291 S over Mo 210 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 54 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 14,921 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,143 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 291 S
CrossesMo 210
LocationS 1 T 50 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 291
Coordinates39.18436, -94.39702
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,921 (2024)
Projected traffic20,143 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 S over Mo 210 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Mo 291 S over Mo 210 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 S over Mo 210 carry?

About 14,921 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 291 S over Mo 210?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 291 S over Mo 210?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.