US Bridges

E 95th Ter over Big Blue Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 28 T 48 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25501

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
284 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,047
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 95th Ter over Big Blue Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 95th Ter over Big Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 94 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 3,047 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,961 by 2044. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesE 95th Ter
CrossesBig Blue Rvr
LocationS 28 T 48 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.95703, -94.55939
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,047 (2024)
Projected traffic3,961 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 95th Ter over Big Blue Rvr built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is E 95th Ter over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E 95th Ter over Big Blue Rvr carry?

About 3,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is E 95th Ter over Big Blue Rvr?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns E 95th Ter over Big Blue Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.