US Bridges

US 24 W over UP RR

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 23 T 50 N R 30 W · Structure no. 2376

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,170
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 W over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 W over UP RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 2,170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,930 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 24 W
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 23 T 50 N R 30 W
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates39.13572, -94.18168
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,170 (2024)
Projected traffic2,930 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 US 24 W over UP RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 W 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 US 24 W over UP RR carry?

About 2,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 24 W over UP RR?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 W over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.