US Bridges

S Jackson DR over Trib of Lit Blue

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 30 T 49 N R 31 W · Structure no. 34496

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Jackson DR over Trib of Lit Blue is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying S Jackson DR over Trib of Lit Blue 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2044. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS Jackson DR
CrossesTrib of Lit Blue
LocationS 30 T 49 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.05564, -94.35042
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 S Jackson DR over Trib of Lit Blue built?

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

What condition is S Jackson DR over Trib of Lit Blue 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 S Jackson DR over Trib of Lit Blue carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Jackson DR over Trib of Lit Blue?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns S Jackson DR over Trib of Lit Blue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.