US Bridges

Broadway W Penway over Kct Railway

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 7 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25425

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,457 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,436
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway W Penway over Kct Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broadway W Penway over Kct Railway in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 25,436 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,067 by 2044. The structure is 1,457 ft (444.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway W Penway
CrossesKct Railway
LocationS 7 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.08439, -94.59127
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating73.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,457 ft (444.1 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,436 (2024)
Projected traffic33,067 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 Broadway W Penway over Kct Railway built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway W Penway 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 Broadway W Penway over Kct Railway carry?

About 25,436 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Broadway W Penway over Kct Railway?

The structure is 1,457 ft (444.1 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway W Penway over Kct Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.