Blue Ridge Blvd over Blue Rvr
GoodJackson County, Missouri · S 29 T 47 N R 32 W · Structure no. 25527
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,981
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Blvd over Blue Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Ridge Blvd over Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10,981 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,275 by 2044. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Blue Ridge Blvd over Blue Rvr built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Blvd over 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 Blue Ridge Blvd over Blue Rvr carry?
About 10,981 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Blvd over Blue Rvr?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Blvd over Blue Rvr?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.