US Bridges

Lakewood Blvd over Splwy Lkwood /Mill

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 7 T 48 N R 31 W · Structure no. 20010

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
71 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
4,956
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakewood Blvd over Splwy Lkwood /Mill is a concrete slab carrying Lakewood Blvd over Splwy Lkwood /Mill in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4,956 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,443 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLakewood Blvd
CrossesSplwy Lkwood /Mill
LocationS 7 T 48 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 63
Coordinates38.99588, -94.37717
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,956 (2024)
Projected traffic6,443 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakewood Blvd over Splwy Lkwood /Mill built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakewood Blvd over Splwy Lkwood /Mill 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 Lakewood Blvd over Splwy Lkwood /Mill carry?

About 4,956 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lakewood Blvd over Splwy Lkwood /Mill?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Lakewood Blvd over Splwy Lkwood /Mill?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.