US Bridges

Lit Blue Parkway over Selsa RD KCS RR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 21 T 49 N R 31 W · Structure no. 32184

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
355 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lit Blue Parkway over Selsa RD KCS RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lit Blue Parkway over Selsa RD KCS RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,200 by 2044. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLit Blue Parkway
CrossesSelsa RD KCS RR
LocationS 21 T 49 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.05422, -94.34467
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2024)
Projected traffic31,200 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lit Blue Parkway over Selsa RD KCS RR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lit Blue Parkway over Selsa RD KCS RR 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Lit Blue Parkway over Selsa RD KCS RR carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lit Blue Parkway over Selsa RD KCS RR?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Lit Blue Parkway over Selsa RD KCS RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.