US Bridges

20th ST over KCS RR

Good

Jasper County, Missouri · S 11 T 27 N R 33 W · Structure no. 34507

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,000
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

20th ST over KCS RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 20th ST over KCS RR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2045. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries20th ST
CrossesKCS RR
LocationS 11 T 27 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.06944, -94.50115
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2025)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 20th ST over KCS RR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20th ST over KCS RR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does 20th ST over KCS RR carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 20th ST over KCS RR?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns 20th ST over KCS RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.