US Bridges

Merrywood LN over Lit Blue Rvr

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 25 T 47 N R 33 W · Structure no. 32821

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Merrywood LN over Lit Blue Rvr is a concrete slab carrying Merrywood LN over Lit Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,235 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesMerrywood LN
CrossesLit Blue Rvr
LocationS 25 T 47 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.86836, -94.52083
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2024)
Projected traffic1,235 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Merrywood LN over Lit Blue Rvr built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Merrywood LN 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Merrywood LN over Lit Blue Rvr carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Merrywood LN over Lit Blue Rvr?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Merrywood LN over Lit Blue Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.