US 71 S over Cst Prospect Ave
FairJackson County, Missouri · S 27 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 4038
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 218 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,863
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 71 S over Cst Prospect Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71 S over Cst Prospect Ave in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 40,863 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,165 by 2044. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 US 71 S over Cst Prospect Ave built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 71 S over Cst Prospect Ave 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 US 71 S over Cst Prospect Ave carry?
About 40,863 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 71 S over Cst Prospect Ave?
The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (44 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns US 71 S over Cst Prospect Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.