US Bridges

Linwood Blvd E over US 71

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 21 T 42 N R 27 W · Structure no. 4138

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,738
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linwood Blvd E over US 71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linwood Blvd E over US 71 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 9,738 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,146 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLinwood Blvd E
CrossesUS 71
LocationS 21 T 42 N R 27 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.06833, -94.56037
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,738 (2024)
Projected traffic13,146 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$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Linwood Blvd E over US 71 built?

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

What condition is Linwood Blvd 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Linwood Blvd E over US 71 carry?

About 9,738 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Linwood Blvd E over US 71?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Linwood Blvd E over US 71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.