E 43rd ST E over US 71
GoodJackson County, Missouri · S 3 T 48 N R 33 W · Structure no. 4141
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 242 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 746
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
E 43rd ST E over US 71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 43rd ST 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 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 746 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,044 by 2044. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E 43rd ST E over US 71 built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is E 43rd ST E over US 71 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does E 43rd ST E over US 71 carry?
About 746 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is E 43rd ST E over US 71?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns E 43rd ST E over US 71?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.