US Bridges

Colorado Ave over Blue Rvr

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 26 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 34190

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
374 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
743
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colorado Ave over Blue Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colorado Ave over Blue Rvr 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 743 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 966 by 2044. The structure is 374 ft (113.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesColorado Ave
CrossesBlue Rvr
LocationS 26 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.03674, -94.52261
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length374 ft (113.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic743 (2024)
Projected traffic966 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Colorado Ave over Blue Rvr built?

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

What condition is Colorado Ave over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Colorado Ave over Blue Rvr carry?

About 743 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Colorado Ave over Blue Rvr?

The structure is 374 ft (113.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Colorado Ave over Blue Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.