US Bridges

US 50 W over Cst NW Chipman RD

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 1 T 47 N R 32 W · Structure no. 36657

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,394
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 W over Cst NW Chipman RD is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 50 W over Cst NW Chipman RD in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 37,394 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,482 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 50 W
CrossesCst NW Chipman RD
LocationS 1 T 47 N R 32 W
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.92592, -94.40403
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,394 (2024)
Projected traffic50,482 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 US 50 W over Cst NW Chipman RD built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 W over Cst NW Chipman RD 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 US 50 W over Cst NW Chipman RD carry?

About 37,394 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 50 W over Cst NW Chipman RD?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 W over Cst NW Chipman RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.