US Bridges

118th ST over UP RR

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 9 T 47 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25523

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
132 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

118th ST over UP RR is a concrete slab carrying 118th ST over UP RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries118th ST
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 9 T 47 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 222
Coordinates38.91273, -94.5759
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2024)
Projected traffic95 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 118th ST over UP RR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is 118th 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 118th ST over UP RR carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 118th ST over UP RR?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 118th ST over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.