US Bridges

Ward Pkwy over Brush CR

GoodPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 31 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25468

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,596
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ward Pkwy over Brush CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ward Pkwy over Brush CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 23,596 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,675 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWard Pkwy
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 31 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.03324, -94.60586
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,596 (2024)
Projected traffic30,675 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ward Pkwy over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ward Pkwy over Brush CR 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 Ward Pkwy over Brush CR carry?

About 23,596 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ward Pkwy over Brush CR?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns Ward Pkwy over Brush CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.