US Bridges

Main ST Vd over Kct Railway

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 8 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25421

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,100 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
7,616
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST Vd over Kct Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST Vd over Kct Railway in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,616 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,901 by 2044. The structure is 1,100 ft (335.3 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST Vd
CrossesKct Railway
LocationS 8 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.08696, -94.58387
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,100 ft (335.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,616 (2024)
Projected traffic9,901 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 Main ST Vd over Kct Railway built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST Vd over Kct Railway 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 Main ST Vd over Kct Railway carry?

About 7,616 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST Vd over Kct Railway?

The structure is 1,100 ft (335.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST Vd over Kct Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.