US Bridges

E 31st ST E over US 71 Rp Frontage RD to

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 15 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 4137

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,092
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 31st ST E over US 71 Rp Frontage RD to is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 31st ST E over US 71 Rp Frontage RD to 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 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 6,092 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,224 by 2044. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesE 31st ST E
CrossesUS 71 Rp Frontage RD to
LocationS 15 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.07012, -94.56035
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,092 (2024)
Projected traffic8,224 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E 31st ST E over US 71 Rp Frontage RD to built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 31st ST E over US 71 Rp Frontage RD to 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does E 31st ST E over US 71 Rp Frontage RD to carry?

About 6,092 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E 31st ST E over US 71 Rp Frontage RD to?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns E 31st ST E over US 71 Rp Frontage RD to?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.