US Bridges

Cliff DR over Chestnut Tfwy

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 34 T 50 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25390

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
444
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cliff DR over Chestnut Tfwy is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cliff DR over Chestnut Tfwy in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 444 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCliff DR
CrossesChestnut Tfwy
LocationS 34 T 50 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 222
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.1125, -94.54833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic444 (2024)
Projected traffic577 by 2044
Trucks45%
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 Cliff DR over Chestnut Tfwy built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cliff DR over Chestnut Tfwy 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 Cliff DR over Chestnut Tfwy carry?

About 444 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is Cliff DR over Chestnut Tfwy?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Cliff DR over Chestnut Tfwy?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.