US Bridges

59th ST over UP RR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 35 T 49 N R 32 W · Structure no. 25461

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
153
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

59th ST over UP RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying 59th ST over UP RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 5 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 153 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries59th ST
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 35 T 49 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.01362, -94.41269
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2024)
Projected traffic199 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 59th ST over UP RR built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is 59th ST over UP RR 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 59th ST over UP RR carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 59th ST over UP RR?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 59th ST over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.