US Bridges

Mo 291 N over KCS RR

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 20 T 49 N R 31 W · Structure no. 3434

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,539
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 291 N over KCS RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 291 N over KCS RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 34,539 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,628 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 291 N
CrossesKCS RR
LocationS 20 T 49 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 291
Coordinates39.054, -94.36645
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,539 (2024)
Projected traffic46,628 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 291 N over KCS RR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 291 N over KCS 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 291 N over KCS RR carry?

About 34,539 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 291 N over KCS RR?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 291 N over KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.