Blue Springs RD over James Rvr
FairChristian County, Missouri · S 32 T 28 N R 22 W · Structure no. 17130
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 229 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Springs RD over James Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Springs RD over James Rvr in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2045. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Springs RD over James Rvr built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Springs RD over James Rvr 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Blue Springs RD over James Rvr carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Blue Springs RD over James Rvr?
The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Springs RD over James Rvr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.