US Bridges

23rd ST Tfwy over Manchester Tfwy KCS RR

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 12 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 28221

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
691 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,788
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

23rd ST Tfwy over Manchester Tfwy KCS RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 23rd ST Tfwy over Manchester Tfwy KCS RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 15,788 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,524 by 2044. The structure is 691 ft (210.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries23rd ST Tfwy
CrossesManchester Tfwy KCS RR
LocationS 12 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.0826, -94.49345
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length691 ft (210.6 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,788 (2024)
Projected traffic20,524 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 23rd ST Tfwy over Manchester Tfwy KCS RR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23rd ST Tfwy over Manchester Tfwy KCS RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 23rd ST Tfwy over Manchester Tfwy KCS RR carry?

About 15,788 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 23rd ST Tfwy over Manchester Tfwy KCS RR?

The structure is 691 ft (210.6 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 23rd ST Tfwy over Manchester Tfwy KCS RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.