R D Mize RD over Lit Blue Rvr
FairJackson County, Missouri · S 16 T 49 N R 31 W · Structure no. 19162
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 232 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,485
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
R D Mize RD over Lit Blue Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R D Mize RD over Lit Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 3,485 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,531 by 2044. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 30 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 R D Mize RD over Lit Blue Rvr built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is R D Mize 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does R D Mize RD over Lit Blue Rvr carry?
About 3,485 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is R D Mize RD over Lit Blue Rvr?
The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns R D Mize RD over Lit Blue Rvr?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.