US Bridges

NW 68th ST over Line CR

Good

Platte County, Missouri · S 21 T 51 N R 33 W · Structure no. 34109

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,953
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 68th ST over Line CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NW 68th ST over Line CR in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 9,953 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,911 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNW 68th ST
CrossesLine CR
LocationS 21 T 51 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.21746, -94.61881
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,953 (2024)
Projected traffic18,911 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 68th ST over Line CR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 68th ST over Line CR 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 68th ST over Line CR carry?

About 9,953 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is NW 68th ST over Line CR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns NW 68th ST over Line CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.