US Bridges

23rd ST Tfwy over Big Blue Rvr

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 12 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25406

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
344 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,679
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

23rd ST Tfwy over Big Blue Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 23rd ST Tfwy over Big Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 10,679 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,883 by 2044. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries23rd ST Tfwy
CrossesBig Blue Rvr
LocationS 12 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.08278, -94.49789
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,679 (2024)
Projected traffic13,883 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 23rd ST Tfwy over Big Blue Rvr built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23rd ST Tfwy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 23rd ST Tfwy over Big Blue Rvr carry?

About 10,679 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 23rd ST Tfwy over Big Blue Rvr?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 23rd ST Tfwy over Big Blue Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.