US Bridges

US 40 E over UP RR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 26 T 49 N R 32 W · Structure no. 4145

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,777
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 E over UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 E over UP RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 24,777 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,449 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 40 E
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 26 T 49 N R 32 W
RouteU.S. Route 40
Coordinates39.03589, -94.42254
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,777 (2024)
Projected traffic33,449 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 UP RR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 E over UP 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 October 2023.

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

About 24,777 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 40 E over UP RR?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 E over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.