US Bridges

Chestnut/Guinotte over Fill

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 34 T 50 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25387

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
193 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,804
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut/Guinotte over Fill is a concrete slab carrying Chestnut/Guinotte over Fill in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 70 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 5,804 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,545 by 2044. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesChestnut/Guinotte
CrossesFill
LocationS 34 T 50 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.11876, -94.54853
Functional classUrban Local

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 rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,804 (2024)
Projected traffic7,545 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chestnut/Guinotte over Fill built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Chestnut/Guinotte over Fill 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/Guinotte over Fill carry?

About 5,804 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut/Guinotte over Fill?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut/Guinotte over Fill?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.