Elmwood Ave over Brush CR
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Missouri · S 26 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25447
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,316
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elmwood Ave over Brush CR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Elmwood Ave over Brush CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 60 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,316 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,511 by 2044. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elmwood Ave over Brush CR built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Elmwood Ave over Brush CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Elmwood Ave over Brush CR carry?
About 7,316 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Elmwood Ave over Brush CR?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Elmwood Ave over Brush CR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.