Is 470 E over Lit Blue Rvr
GoodPosted for loadJackson County, Missouri · S 33 T 48 N R 32 W · Structure no. 1830
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 236 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 94,922
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 470 E over Lit Blue Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 470 E over Lit Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 94,922 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 128,145 by 2044. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 470 E over Lit Blue Rvr built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Is 470 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Is 470 E over Lit Blue Rvr carry?
About 94,922 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Is 470 E over Lit Blue Rvr?
The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.
Who owns Is 470 E over Lit Blue Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.