US Bridges

Red Bridge RD over Blue Rvr UP RR

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 4 T 47 N R 33 W · Structure no. 32588

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,137 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
12,455
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Bridge RD over Blue Rvr UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Bridge RD over Blue Rvr UP RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 12,455 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,192 by 2044. The structure is 1,137 ft (346.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRed Bridge RD
CrossesBlue Rvr UP RR
LocationS 4 T 47 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.92564, -94.57181
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,137 ft (346.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,455 (2024)
Projected traffic16,192 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Bridge RD over Blue Rvr UP RR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Bridge RD over Blue Rvr UP RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Red Bridge RD over Blue Rvr UP RR carry?

About 12,455 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Red Bridge RD over Blue Rvr UP RR?

The structure is 1,137 ft (346.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Red Bridge RD over Blue Rvr UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.