US Bridges

Truman RD over KCS RR Big Blue Rvr UP

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 6 T 49 N R 32 W · Structure no. 25404

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,092 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,482
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Truman RD over KCS RR Big Blue Rvr UP is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Truman RD over KCS RR Big Blue Rvr UP in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 64 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 6 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 15,482 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,127 by 2044. The structure is 2,092 ft (637.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTruman RD
CrossesKCS RR Big Blue Rvr UP
LocationS 6 T 49 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.0934, -94.49342
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+21 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,092 ft (637.6 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,482 (2024)
Projected traffic20,127 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Truman RD over KCS RR Big Blue Rvr UP built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Truman RD over KCS RR Big Blue Rvr UP 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Truman RD over KCS RR Big Blue Rvr UP carry?

About 15,482 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Truman RD over KCS RR Big Blue Rvr UP?

The structure is 2,092 ft (637.6 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Truman RD over KCS RR Big Blue Rvr UP?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.