Woodswether RD over BNSF RR
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Missouri · S 31 T 50 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25395
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 193 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,757
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Woodswether RD over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodswether RD over BNSF RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1951, 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 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 1,757 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,284 by 2044. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Woodswether RD over BNSF RR built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Woodswether RD over BNSF RR 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 Woodswether RD over BNSF RR carry?
About 1,757 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Woodswether RD over BNSF RR?
The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Woodswether RD over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.