US Bridges

Troost Ave over Creek 85th ST

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 21 T 48 N R 33 W · Structure no. 34256

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
403 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,133
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Troost Ave over Creek 85th ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Troost Ave over Creek 85th ST 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 9,133 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,873 by 2044. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTroost Ave
CrossesCreek 85th ST
LocationS 21 T 48 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.97331, -94.57656
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length403 ft (122.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,133 (2024)
Projected traffic11,873 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Troost Ave over Creek 85th ST built?

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

What condition is Troost Ave over Creek 85th ST 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 Troost Ave over Creek 85th ST carry?

About 9,133 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Troost Ave over Creek 85th ST?

The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Troost Ave over Creek 85th ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.