Old HWY 40 over Blue Br
GoodJackson County, Missouri · S 35 T 49 N R 30 W · Structure no. 29827
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,582
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 40 over Blue Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 40 over Blue Br in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,582 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,373 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 40 over Blue Br built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 40 over Blue Br 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Old HWY 40 over Blue Br carry?
About 1,582 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 40 over Blue Br?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 40 over Blue Br?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.