US Bridges

US 24 E over UP RR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 4 T 49 N R 32 W · Structure no. 32327

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
386 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
20,720
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 E over UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 E over UP RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 20,720 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,972 by 2044. The structure is 386 ft (117.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 24 E
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 4 T 49 N R 32 W
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.10266, -94.45946
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length386 ft (117.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,720 (2024)
Projected traffic27,972 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 24 E over UP RR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 E 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 September 2023.

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

About 20,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 24 E over UP RR?

The structure is 386 ft (117.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 E over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.