US Bridges

Pershing RD over Washington Ave

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 7 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25427

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
661 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,458
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pershing RD over Washington Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pershing RD over Washington Ave in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 9,458 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,295 by 2044. The structure is 661 ft (201.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPershing RD
CrossesWashington Ave
LocationS 7 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.08338, -94.58929
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length661 ft (201.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,458 (2024)
Projected traffic12,295 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$6.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pershing RD over Washington Ave built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pershing RD over Washington Ave 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pershing RD over Washington Ave carry?

About 9,458 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pershing RD over Washington Ave?

The structure is 661 ft (201.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Pershing RD over Washington Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.