US Bridges

US 50 E over Cst SE Blackwell RD

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 11 T 47 N R 31 W · Structure no. 34962

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,837
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 E over Cst SE Blackwell RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 E over Cst SE Blackwell RD in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 30,837 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,630 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 50 E
CrossesCst SE Blackwell RD
LocationS 11 T 47 N R 31 W
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.90143, -94.31876
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,837 (2024)
Projected traffic41,630 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 E over Cst SE Blackwell RD built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 E over Cst SE Blackwell RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 E over Cst SE Blackwell RD carry?

About 30,837 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 50 E over Cst SE Blackwell RD?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 E over Cst SE Blackwell RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.