Rt W W over Big Blue Rvr
FairPosted for loadJackson County, Missouri · S 28 T 48 N R 33 W · Structure no. 2024
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 448 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,144
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt W W over Big Blue Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt W W over Big Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,144 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,294 by 2044. The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt W W over Big Blue Rvr built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Rt W W over Big 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Rt W W over Big Blue Rvr carry?
About 6,144 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rt W W over Big Blue Rvr?
The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Rt W W over Big Blue Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.