US Bridges

Cleveland Ave over Brush CR

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 27 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25446

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,307
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleveland Ave over Brush CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cleveland Ave over Brush CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,307 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,199 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCleveland Ave
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 27 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 222
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.03699, -94.54076
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,307 (2024)
Projected traffic8,199 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cleveland Ave over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cleveland Ave over Brush CR 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 Cleveland Ave over Brush CR carry?

About 6,307 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cleveland Ave over Brush CR?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Cleveland Ave over Brush CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.