27th ST Ext over Parsons Sub
FairJackson County, Missouri · S 7 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 35848
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 285 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
27th ST Ext over Parsons Sub is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 27th ST Ext over Parsons Sub in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 27th ST Ext over Parsons Sub built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is 27th ST Ext over Parsons Sub in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does 27th ST Ext over Parsons Sub carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 27th ST Ext over Parsons Sub?
The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns 27th ST Ext over Parsons Sub?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.