US Bridges

Bly RD over Br of Lit Blue Rvr

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 34 T 50 N R 31 W · Structure no. 34272

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
571
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bly RD over Br of Lit Blue Rvr is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bly RD over Br of Lit Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 571 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 742 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesBly RD
CrossesBr of Lit Blue Rvr
LocationS 34 T 50 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.10653, -94.30964
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic571 (2024)
Projected traffic742 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Bly RD over Br of Lit Blue Rvr built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bly RD over Br of 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Bly RD over Br of Lit Blue Rvr carry?

About 571 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bly RD over Br of Lit Blue Rvr?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Bly RD over Br of Lit Blue Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.