Mo 78 E over Lit Blue Rvr
FairJackson County, Missouri · S 35 T 50 N R 31 W · Structure no. 3242
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 216 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,981
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 78 E over Lit Blue Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 78 E over Lit Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 1,981 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,674 by 2044. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Mo 78 E over Lit Blue Rvr built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 78 E over Lit 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Mo 78 E over Lit Blue Rvr carry?
About 1,981 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Mo 78 E over Lit Blue Rvr?
The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 78 E over Lit Blue Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.