87th ST over Blue Rvr
FairJackson County, Missouri · S 22 T 48 N R 33 W · Structure no. 28450
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 487 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,203
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
87th ST over Blue Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 87th ST over Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 11,203 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,564 by 2044. The structure is 487 ft (148.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 87th ST over Blue Rvr built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is 87th ST over Blue Rvr 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does 87th ST over Blue Rvr carry?
About 11,203 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 87th ST over Blue Rvr?
The structure is 487 ft (148.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns 87th ST over Blue Rvr?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.