US Bridges

Brdwy-Woodswether over BNSF RR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 31 T 50 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25394

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brdwy-Woodswether over BNSF RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brdwy-Woodswether over BNSF RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 74 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBrdwy-Woodswether
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 31 T 50 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.10985, -94.58853
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2024)
Projected traffic137 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$743,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brdwy-Woodswether over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Brdwy-Woodswether over BNSF RR 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 Brdwy-Woodswether over BNSF RR carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brdwy-Woodswether over BNSF RR?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Brdwy-Woodswether over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.