Is 470 W over Lit Blue Rvr
FairPosted for loadJackson County, Missouri · S 29 T 49 N R 31 W · Structure no. 1114
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 224 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,891
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 470 W over Lit Blue Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 470 W over Lit Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 60 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 40,891 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,203 by 2044. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 470 W over Lit Blue Rvr built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Is 470 W over Lit Blue 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Is 470 W over Lit Blue Rvr carry?
About 40,891 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Is 470 W over Lit Blue Rvr?
The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Is 470 W over Lit Blue Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.