US Bridges

US 40 E over Blue Rvr

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 13 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 34819

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
446 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,596
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 E over Blue Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 40 E over Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 3,596 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,855 by 2044. The structure is 446 ft (135.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 40 E
CrossesBlue Rvr
LocationS 13 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteU.S. Route 40
Coordinates39.06988, -94.5071
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length446 ft (135.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,596 (2024)
Projected traffic4,855 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 40 E over Blue Rvr built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 E 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 40 E over Blue Rvr carry?

About 3,596 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 40 E over Blue Rvr?

The structure is 446 ft (135.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 E over Blue Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.