US Bridges

Troost Ave over Kct RR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 8 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25417

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,377
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Troost Ave over Kct RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Troost Ave over Kct RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 4,377 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,690 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTroost Ave
CrossesKct RR
LocationS 8 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.08867, -94.57041
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,377 (2024)
Projected traffic5,690 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 Troost Ave over Kct RR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Troost Ave over Kct 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Troost Ave over Kct RR carry?

About 4,377 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Troost Ave over Kct RR?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Troost Ave over Kct RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.