Lexington Ave over Chestnut Tfwy
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Missouri · S 34 T 50 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25391
- Built
- 1907
- 118 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 386 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,474
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lexington Ave over Chestnut Tfwy is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Lexington Ave over Chestnut Tfwy in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 118 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,474 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,016 by 2044. The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lexington Ave over Chestnut Tfwy built?
It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Lexington Ave over Chestnut Tfwy in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Lexington Ave over Chestnut Tfwy carry?
About 8,474 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Lexington Ave over Chestnut Tfwy?
The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Lexington Ave over Chestnut Tfwy?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.