Lit Blue Parkway over Lit Blue Rvr
FairPosted for loadJackson County, Missouri · S 21 T 49 N R 31 W · Structure no. 19152
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 202 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lit Blue Parkway over Lit Blue Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lit Blue Parkway over Lit Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 50 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2044. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 88 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Lit Blue Parkway over Lit Blue Rvr built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Lit Blue Parkway 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Lit Blue Parkway over Lit Blue Rvr carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lit Blue Parkway over Lit Blue Rvr?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Lit Blue Parkway over Lit Blue Rvr?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.