US Bridges

Chouteau Tfwy over RR Yard

GoodPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 10 T 50 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25381

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,054
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chouteau Tfwy over RR Yard is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chouteau Tfwy over RR Yard in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,054 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,770 by 2044. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChouteau Tfwy
CrossesRR Yard
LocationS 10 T 50 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.12888, -94.52132
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,054 (2024)
Projected traffic11,770 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chouteau Tfwy over RR Yard built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chouteau Tfwy over RR Yard 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Chouteau Tfwy over RR Yard carry?

About 9,054 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chouteau Tfwy over RR Yard?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Chouteau Tfwy over RR Yard?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.