Blue Mills RD over Lit Blue Rvr
FairJackson County, Missouri · S 15 T 50 N R 31 W · Structure no. 13533
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 263 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Mills RD over Lit Blue Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Mills RD over Lit Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 49 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.
It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2044. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Mills RD over Lit Blue Rvr built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Blue Mills RD 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Blue Mills RD over Lit Blue Rvr carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Blue Mills RD over Lit Blue Rvr?
The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Mills RD over Lit Blue Rvr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.