US Bridges

Colbern Road over UPRR Little Cedar CR

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 25 T 48 N R 32 W · Structure no. 37094

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,498
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colbern Road over UPRR Little Cedar CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Colbern Road over UPRR Little Cedar CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 9,498 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,347 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesColbern Road
CrossesUPRR Little Cedar CR
LocationS 25 T 48 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.945, -94.398
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,498 (2023)
Projected traffic12,347 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colbern Road over UPRR Little Cedar CR built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colbern Road over UPRR Little Cedar CR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Colbern Road over UPRR Little Cedar CR carry?

About 9,498 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Colbern Road over UPRR Little Cedar CR?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Colbern Road over UPRR Little Cedar CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.