US Bridges

US 169 N over Missouri Rvr UPRR

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 31 T 50 N R 33 W · Structure no. 36796

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,834 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
20,786
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 N over Missouri Rvr UPRR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 169 N over Missouri Rvr UPRR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,786 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,061 by 2044. The structure is 1,834 ft (559 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 169 N
CrossesMissouri Rvr UPRR
LocationS 31 T 50 N R 33 W
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.11176, -94.58936
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,834 ft (559 m)
Longest span454 ft (138.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,786 (2024)
Projected traffic28,061 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 169 N over Missouri Rvr UPRR built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 N over Missouri Rvr UPRR 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does US 169 N over Missouri Rvr UPRR carry?

About 20,786 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 169 N over Missouri Rvr UPRR?

The structure is 1,834 ft (559 m) long with a longest span of 454 ft (138.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 N over Missouri Rvr UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.