US Bridges

Beardsley RD over Hillside

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 6 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 34123

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
634 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,675
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beardsley RD over Hillside is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beardsley RD over Hillside 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 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 2,675 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,478 by 2044. The structure is 634 ft (193.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBeardsley RD
CrossesHillside
LocationS 6 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.0968, -94.59658
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length634 ft (193.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,675 (2024)
Projected traffic3,478 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Beardsley RD over Hillside built?

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

What condition is Beardsley RD over Hillside 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 Beardsley RD over Hillside carry?

About 2,675 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Beardsley RD over Hillside?

The structure is 634 ft (193.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Beardsley RD over Hillside?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.