Blue Ridge Blvd S over US 40
FairJackson County, Missouri · S 22 T 49 N R 32 W · Structure no. 29146
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 236 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,256
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Blvd S over US 40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Ridge Blvd S over US 40 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 14,256 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,246 by 2044. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ridge Blvd S over US 40 built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Blvd S over US 40 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Blue Ridge Blvd S over US 40 carry?
About 14,256 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Blvd S over US 40?
The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Blvd S over US 40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.