Mo 78 W over Lit Blue Rvr
GoodJackson County, Missouri · S 35 T 50 N R 31 W · Structure no. 3243
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 216 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,870
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 78 W over Lit Blue Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 78 W 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 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 1,870 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,525 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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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Mo 78 W over Lit Blue Rvr built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 78 W over Lit Blue Rvr 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Mo 78 W over Lit Blue Rvr carry?
About 1,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Mo 78 W 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 W over Lit Blue Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.