US Bridges

Stadium DR over Big Blue Rvr

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 24 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25431

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,731
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stadium DR over Big Blue Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stadium DR over Big Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 8,731 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,350 by 2044. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesStadium DR
CrossesBig Blue Rvr
LocationS 24 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.05841, -94.51194
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,731 (2024)
Projected traffic11,350 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stadium DR over Big Blue Rvr built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stadium DR over Big Blue Rvr 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Stadium DR over Big Blue Rvr carry?

About 8,731 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stadium DR over Big Blue Rvr?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Stadium DR over Big Blue Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.