US Bridges

Ward Pkwy Med Xing over Dykes Br

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 30 T 48 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25497

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,419
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ward Pkwy Med Xing over Dykes Br is a concrete culvert carrying Ward Pkwy Med Xing over Dykes Br in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,419 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,845 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWard Pkwy Med Xing
CrossesDykes Br
LocationS 30 T 48 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 92
Coordinates38.96295, -94.60362
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,419 (2024)
Projected traffic1,845 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 Ward Pkwy Med Xing over Dykes Br built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ward Pkwy Med Xing over Dykes Br 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ward Pkwy Med Xing over Dykes Br carry?

About 1,419 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ward Pkwy Med Xing over Dykes Br?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Ward Pkwy Med Xing over Dykes Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.