Blue Pkwy over Big Blue Rvr UP RR Bri
GoodJackson County, Missouri · S 26 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 30967
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 765 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,285
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Pkwy over Big Blue Rvr UP RR Bri is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Pkwy over Big Blue Rvr UP RR Bri in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 23,285 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,271 by 2044. The structure is 765 ft (233.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Pkwy over Big Blue Rvr UP RR Bri built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Pkwy over Big Blue Rvr UP RR Bri 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Blue Pkwy over Big Blue Rvr UP RR Bri carry?
About 23,285 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Blue Pkwy over Big Blue Rvr UP RR Bri?
The structure is 765 ft (233.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Pkwy over Big Blue Rvr UP RR Bri?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.