US Bridges

US 71 S over Cst E 75th ST

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 15 T 48 N R 33 W · Structure no. 3872

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,578
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 S over Cst E 75th ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71 S over Cst E 75th ST in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36,578 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,380 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 71 S
CrossesCst E 75th ST
LocationS 15 T 48 N R 33 W
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates38.99063, -94.55294
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,578 (2024)
Projected traffic49,380 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 71 S over Cst E 75th ST built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71 S over Cst E 75th ST 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 71 S over Cst E 75th ST carry?

About 36,578 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 71 S over Cst E 75th ST?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 71 S over Cst E 75th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.