US Bridges

Independence Ave over Cambridge Ave S UP RR

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 36 T 50 N R 33 W · Structure no. 36466

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,243 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
16,552
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Independence Ave over Cambridge Ave S UP RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Independence Ave over Cambridge Ave S UP RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 91 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16,552 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,518 by 2044. The structure is 1,243 ft (378.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesIndependence Ave
CrossesCambridge Ave S UP RR
LocationS 36 T 50 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.10456, -94.50033
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,243 ft (378.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,552 (2024)
Projected traffic21,518 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$22.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Independence Ave over Cambridge Ave S UP RR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Independence Ave over Cambridge Ave S UP RR 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 Independence Ave over Cambridge Ave S UP RR carry?

About 16,552 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Independence Ave over Cambridge Ave S UP RR?

The structure is 1,243 ft (378.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Independence Ave over Cambridge Ave S UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.