Gillespie RD over Br of Blue Br
FairJackson County, Missouri · S 28 T 49 N R 29 W · Structure no. 16968
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 132
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gillespie RD over Br of Blue Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gillespie RD over Br of Blue Br in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 105 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gillespie RD over Br of Blue Br built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Gillespie RD over Br of Blue Br 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Gillespie RD over Br of Blue Br carry?
About 132 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Gillespie RD over Br of Blue Br?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Gillespie RD over Br of Blue Br?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.