US Bridges

Pennsylvania Ave over Building Willow Br All

PoorClosed to traffic

Jasper County, Missouri · S 2 T 27 N R 33 W · Structure no. 19434

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2019
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
483 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Ave over Building Willow Br All is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pennsylvania Ave over Building Willow Br All in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,175 by 2045. The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPennsylvania Ave
CrossesBuilding Willow Br All
LocationS 2 T 27 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.08545, -94.51121
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2019
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadOther
Structure length483 ft (147.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2025)
Projected traffic2,175 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennsylvania Ave over Building Willow Br All built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennsylvania Ave over Building Willow Br All in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2019.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Ave over Building Willow Br All carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Ave over Building Willow Br All?

The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Ave over Building Willow Br All?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.