US Bridges

US 24 W over UP RR

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 22 T 50 N R 31 W · Structure no. 31038

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,730
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 W over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 W over UP RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6,730 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,086 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 24 W
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 22 T 50 N R 31 W
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates39.13673, -94.31717
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,730 (2024)
Projected traffic9,086 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 24 W over UP RR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 W over UP 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 24 W over UP RR carry?

About 6,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 24 W over UP RR?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 W over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.