US Bridges

Rt W E over Cst Blue River RD

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 27 T 48 N R 33 W · Structure no. 2025

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,144
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W E over Cst Blue River RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt W E over Cst Blue River RD in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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.

It carries about 6,144 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,294 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRt W E
CrossesCst Blue River RD
LocationS 27 T 48 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0W
Coordinates38.95393, -94.55728
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,144 (2024)
Projected traffic8,294 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt W E over Cst Blue River RD built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Rt W E over Cst Blue River RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt W E over Cst Blue River RD carry?

About 6,144 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt W E over Cst Blue River RD?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W E over Cst Blue River RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.