US Bridges

US 50 E over UP RR

Poor

Johnson County, Missouri · S 15 T 46 N R 24 W · Structure no. 1772

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
400 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,279
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 E over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 E over UP RR in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 57 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 4 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.

It carries about 8,279 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,488 by 2044. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50 E
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 15 T 46 N R 24 W
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyJohnson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.76843, -93.54362
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,279 (2024)
Projected traffic14,488 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 E over UP RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 50 E over UP RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 E over UP RR carry?

About 8,279 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 50 E over UP RR?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 E over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.