US Bridges

Blue Pkwy over CR W of Eastwood T

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 36 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25462

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,375
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Pkwy over CR W of Eastwood T is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Blue Pkwy over CR W of Eastwood T in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 95 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 29,375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,188 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBlue Pkwy
CrossesCR W of Eastwood T
LocationS 36 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.02987, -94.5094
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,375 (2024)
Projected traffic38,188 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Pkwy over CR W of Eastwood T built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Blue Pkwy over CR W of Eastwood T 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Pkwy over CR W of Eastwood T carry?

About 29,375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blue Pkwy over CR W of Eastwood T?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Pkwy over CR W of Eastwood T?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.