US 40 E over Lit Blue Rvr
GoodJackson County, Missouri · S 29 T 49 N R 31 W · Structure no. 11954
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 242 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,920
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 E over Lit Blue Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 E over Lit Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8,920 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,042 by 2044. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 E over Lit Blue Rvr built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 E over Lit Blue Rvr 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 40 E over Lit Blue Rvr carry?
About 8,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 40 E over Lit Blue Rvr?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 E over Lit Blue Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.