E 51st ST E over US 71
FairJackson County, Missouri · S 27 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 3962
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 223 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,748
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
E 51st ST E over US 71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 51st ST E over US 71 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,748 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,447 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E 51st ST E over US 71 built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is E 51st ST E over US 71 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does E 51st ST E over US 71 carry?
About 1,748 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is E 51st ST E over US 71?
The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns E 51st ST E over US 71?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.