US Bridges

NW 73rd ST over Rush CR Trib

Good

Platte County, Missouri · S 13 T 51 N R 34 W · Structure no. 34079

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,163
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 73rd ST over Rush CR Trib is a concrete culvert carrying NW 73rd ST over Rush CR Trib in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,163 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,110 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNW 73rd ST
CrossesRush CR Trib
LocationS 13 T 51 N R 34 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.22675, -94.66712
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,163 (2024)
Projected traffic4,110 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 73rd ST over Rush CR Trib built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 73rd ST over Rush CR Trib 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NW 73rd ST over Rush CR Trib carry?

About 2,163 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is NW 73rd ST over Rush CR Trib?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns NW 73rd ST over Rush CR Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.