US Bridges

Grand Ave over KCS RR First ST UP RR

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 32 T 50 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25393

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,303 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
4,368
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Ave over KCS RR First ST UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Ave over KCS RR First ST UP RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 4,368 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,678 by 2044. The structure is 1,303 ft (397.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand Ave
CrossesKCS RR First ST UP RR
LocationS 32 T 50 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 222
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.11311, -94.58045
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,303 ft (397.2 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,368 (2024)
Projected traffic5,678 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Grand Ave over KCS RR First ST UP RR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Ave over KCS RR First ST UP RR 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 Grand Ave over KCS RR First ST UP RR carry?

About 4,368 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Grand Ave over KCS RR First ST UP RR?

The structure is 1,303 ft (397.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Ave over KCS RR First ST UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.