US Bridges

College ST over UP RR

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Missouri · S 24 T 46 N R 26 W · Structure no. 23933

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

College ST over UP RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying College ST over UP RR in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCollege ST
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 24 T 46 N R 26 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.76283, -93.73812
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was College ST over UP RR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is College ST 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does College ST over UP RR carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is College ST over UP RR?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns College ST over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.