US Bridges

59th ST over Mill CR

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 3 T 48 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25464

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,092
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

59th ST over Mill CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 59th ST over Mill CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 7,092 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,220 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries59th ST
CrossesMill CR
LocationS 3 T 48 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 59
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.01919, -94.5532
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,092 (2024)
Projected traffic9,220 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 59th ST over Mill CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 59th ST over Mill 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 59th ST over Mill CR carry?

About 7,092 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 59th ST over Mill CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 59th ST over Mill CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.