US Bridges

SW Jefferson ST N over US 50

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 7 T 47 N R 31 W · Structure no. 35459

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,363
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Jefferson ST N over US 50 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SW Jefferson ST N over US 50 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 16,363 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,090 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSW Jefferson ST N
CrossesUS 50
LocationS 7 T 47 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.90328, -94.37764
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,363 (2024)
Projected traffic22,090 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SW Jefferson ST N over US 50 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Jefferson ST N over US 50 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SW Jefferson ST N over US 50 carry?

About 16,363 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW Jefferson ST N over US 50?

The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SW Jefferson ST N over US 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.