US Bridges

Grand Ave over BNSF RR 21 Street

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 8 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25420

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
345 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,378
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Ave over BNSF RR 21 Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Ave over BNSF RR 21 Street in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 10,378 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,491 by 2044. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand Ave
CrossesBNSF RR 21 Street
LocationS 8 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.08708, -94.5816
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,378 (2024)
Projected traffic13,491 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$5.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Ave over BNSF RR 21 Street built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Ave over BNSF RR 21 Street 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 Grand Ave over BNSF RR 21 Street carry?

About 10,378 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Grand Ave over BNSF RR 21 Street?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Ave over BNSF RR 21 Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.