US Bridges

Gladstone Blvd over Anderson Ave

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 34 T 50 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25389

Built
1897
128 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,201
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gladstone Blvd over Anderson Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gladstone Blvd over Anderson Ave in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1897 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 128 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 1,201 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,561 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGladstone Blvd
CrossesAnderson Ave
LocationS 34 T 50 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 222
Coordinates39.11159, -94.54568
Functional classUrban Local

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,201 (2024)
Projected traffic1,561 by 2044
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gladstone Blvd over Anderson Ave built?

It was built in 1897, making it 128 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Gladstone Blvd over Anderson Ave 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 Gladstone Blvd over Anderson Ave carry?

About 1,201 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Gladstone Blvd over Anderson Ave?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Gladstone Blvd over Anderson Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.