US Bridges

US 50 W over UP RR

Poor

Johnson County, Missouri · S 15 T 46 N R 24 W · Structure no. 6519

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
389 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,420
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 W over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 W over UP RR in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 69 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 6,420 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,235 by 2044. The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50 W
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 15 T 46 N R 24 W
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyJohnson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.76862, -93.54316
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length389 ft (118.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,420 (2024)
Projected traffic11,235 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 W over UP RR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is US 50 W 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 W over UP RR carry?

About 6,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 50 W over UP RR?

The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 W over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.