US Bridges

Mo 7 S over US 24

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 23 T 50 N R 31 W · Structure no. 2385

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,805
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 7 S over US 24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 7 S over US 24 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 50 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,805 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,837 by 2044. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMo 7 S
CrossesUS 24
LocationS 23 T 50 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates39.13619, -94.29114
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,805 (2024)
Projected traffic7,837 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 7 S over US 24 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Mo 7 S over US 24 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 7 S over US 24 carry?

About 5,805 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 7 S over US 24?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 7 S over US 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.