US Bridges

E 95th Ter over Blue River RD

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 27 T 48 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25504

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,173
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 95th Ter over Blue River RD is a concrete frame carrying E 95th Ter over Blue River RD in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1931, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,173 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,525 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 162 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesE 95th Ter
CrossesBlue River RD
LocationS 27 T 48 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.95622, -94.55789
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width162 ft (49.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,173 (2024)
Projected traffic1,525 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$331,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E 95th Ter over Blue River RD built?

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

What condition is E 95th Ter over Blue River RD 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 E 95th Ter over Blue River RD carry?

About 1,173 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is E 95th Ter over Blue River RD?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 162 ft wide.

Who owns E 95th Ter over Blue River RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.