US 24 E over Lit Blue Rvr
FairJackson County, Missouri · S 22 T 50 N R 31 W · Structure no. 2384
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 258 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,516
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 E over Lit Blue Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 E over Lit Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6,516 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,797 by 2044. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 US 24 E over Lit Blue Rvr built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 24 E 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US 24 E over Lit Blue Rvr carry?
About 6,516 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 24 E over Lit Blue Rvr?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 E over Lit Blue Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.