Austerman RD over Br of Fire Prairie
FairJackson County, Missouri · S 28 T 50 N R 20 W · Structure no. 30779
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 72
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Austerman RD over Br of Fire Prairie is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Austerman RD over Br of Fire Prairie in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 72 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Austerman RD over Br of Fire Prairie built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Austerman RD over Br of Fire Prairie 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Austerman RD over Br of Fire Prairie carry?
About 72 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Austerman RD over Br of Fire Prairie?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Austerman RD over Br of Fire Prairie?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.