US Bridges

US 24 E over Mo 291

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 25 T 50 N R 32 W · Structure no. 3948

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,652
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 E over Mo 291 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 E over Mo 291 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 19,652 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,530 by 2044. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 24 E
CrossesMo 291
LocationS 25 T 50 N R 32 W
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates39.11707, -94.38487
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,652 (2024)
Projected traffic26,530 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 24 E over Mo 291 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 E over Mo 291 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 24 E over Mo 291 carry?

About 19,652 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 24 E over Mo 291?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 E over Mo 291?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.