US Bridges

Benton Blvd over Kct Railway

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 10 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25408

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,663
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benton Blvd over Kct Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Benton Blvd over Kct Railway in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,663 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,462 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBenton Blvd
CrossesKct Railway
LocationS 10 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.09006, -94.5496
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,663 (2024)
Projected traffic3,462 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Benton Blvd over Kct Railway built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benton Blvd over Kct Railway 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Benton Blvd over Kct Railway carry?

About 2,663 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Benton Blvd over Kct Railway?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Benton Blvd over Kct Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.