US Bridges

Chestnut Ave over KCS RR Guinotte Ave

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 34 T 50 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25386

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,384
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Ave over KCS RR Guinotte Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chestnut Ave over KCS RR Guinotte Ave in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 3,384 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,399 by 2044. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesChestnut Ave
CrossesKCS RR Guinotte Ave
LocationS 34 T 50 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.11834, -94.54832
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,384 (2024)
Projected traffic4,399 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chestnut Ave over KCS RR Guinotte Ave built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut Ave over KCS RR Guinotte Ave 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 Chestnut Ave over KCS RR Guinotte Ave carry?

About 3,384 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut Ave over KCS RR Guinotte Ave?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Ave over KCS RR Guinotte Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.