US Bridges

US 40 E over BNSF RR UP RR KCS RR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 13 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 4029

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
415 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,596
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 E over BNSF RR UP RR KCS RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 E over BNSF RR UP RR KCS RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 3,596 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,855 by 2044. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40 E
CrossesBNSF RR UP RR KCS RR
LocationS 13 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.06925, -94.50131
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length415 ft (126.5 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,596 (2024)
Projected traffic4,855 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 40 E over BNSF RR UP RR KCS RR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 E over BNSF RR UP RR KCS RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 40 E over BNSF RR UP RR KCS RR carry?

About 3,596 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 40 E over BNSF RR UP RR KCS RR?

The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 E over BNSF RR UP RR KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.