US Bridges

Bruce Forrester Vd over Mulberry ST UP RR

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 6 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 32590

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
714 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bruce Forrester Vd over Mulberry ST UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bruce Forrester Vd over Mulberry ST UP RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,379 by 2044. The structure is 714 ft (217.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBruce Forrester Vd
CrossesMulberry ST UP RR
LocationS 6 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.10398, -94.59983
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length714 ft (217.6 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2024)
Projected traffic1,379 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bruce Forrester Vd over Mulberry ST UP RR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bruce Forrester Vd over Mulberry ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bruce Forrester Vd over Mulberry ST UP RR carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Bruce Forrester Vd over Mulberry ST UP RR?

The structure is 714 ft (217.6 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Bruce Forrester Vd over Mulberry ST UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.