Gregory Blvd over UP RR Big Blue Rvr
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Missouri · S 11 T 48 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25478
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 700 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,358
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gregory Blvd over UP RR Big Blue Rvr is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Gregory Blvd over UP RR Big Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 108 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,358 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,865 by 2044. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Gregory Blvd over UP RR Big Blue Rvr built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Gregory Blvd over UP RR Big Blue Rvr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Gregory Blvd over UP RR Big Blue Rvr carry?
About 8,358 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Gregory Blvd over UP RR Big Blue Rvr?
The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Gregory Blvd over UP RR Big Blue Rvr?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.