US Bridges

Prospect Ave over Brush CR

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 28 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 31394

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,380
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prospect Ave over Brush CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prospect Ave over Brush CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 9,380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,194 by 2044. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesProspect Ave
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 28 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.04052, -94.55444
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,380 (2024)
Projected traffic12,194 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prospect Ave over Brush CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prospect Ave over Brush CR 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 Prospect Ave over Brush CR carry?

About 9,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Prospect Ave over Brush CR?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Prospect Ave over Brush CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.