US Bridges

Raytown RD over UP RR

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 5 T 48 N R 32 W · Structure no. 22555

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
196 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,650
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raytown RD over UP RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raytown RD over UP RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 105 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,545 by 2044. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRaytown RD
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 5 T 48 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.00567, -94.46355
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,650 (2024)
Projected traffic12,545 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Raytown RD over UP RR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Raytown RD over UP RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Raytown RD over UP RR carry?

About 9,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Raytown RD over UP RR?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Raytown RD over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.