Or 49 S over Lit Blue Rvr
FairJackson County, Missouri · S 36 T 47 N R 33 W · Structure no. 35108
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 404
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 49 S over Lit Blue Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying Or 49 S over Lit Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 80 years old, older 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 404 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 49 S over Lit Blue Rvr built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Or 49 S over Lit Blue Rvr 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Or 49 S over Lit Blue Rvr carry?
About 404 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Or 49 S over Lit Blue Rvr?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Or 49 S over Lit Blue Rvr?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.