US Bridges

Manchester Tfwy over RR Yard

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 10 T 50 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25382

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,275 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
9,054
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manchester Tfwy over RR Yard is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Manchester Tfwy over RR Yard in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 67 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 6 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 9,054 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,770 by 2044. The structure is 2,275 ft (693.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesManchester Tfwy
CrossesRR Yard
LocationS 10 T 50 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.12339, -94.51628
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,275 ft (693.4 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 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 closed5 mi (8 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$38.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Manchester Tfwy over RR Yard built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Manchester Tfwy over RR Yard 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Manchester Tfwy over RR Yard carry?

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

How long is Manchester Tfwy over RR Yard?

The structure is 2,275 ft (693.4 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Manchester Tfwy over RR Yard?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.