US Bridges

US 24 E over UP RR

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 22 T 50 N R 31 W · Structure no. 2383

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,516
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 E over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 E over UP RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 6,516 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,797 by 2044. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 24 E
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 22 T 50 N R 31 W
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates39.13641, -94.31689
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,516 (2024)
Projected traffic8,797 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 E over UP RR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

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

About 6,516 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 24 E over UP RR?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 E over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.