US Bridges

Prospect Ave over Blue Rvr

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 22 T 48 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25838

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
390 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,053
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prospect Ave over Blue Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prospect Ave over Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,053 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,369 by 2044. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesProspect Ave
CrossesBlue Rvr
LocationS 22 T 48 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.96351, -94.55731
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,053 (2024)
Projected traffic1,369 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prospect Ave over Blue Rvr built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prospect Ave 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 Prospect Ave over Blue Rvr carry?

About 1,053 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Prospect Ave over Blue Rvr?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Prospect Ave over Blue Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.