US Bridges

Blue Ridge Blvd S over Mo 78

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 8 T 49 N R 32 W · Structure no. 36291

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,023
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Ridge Blvd S over Mo 78 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Blue Ridge Blvd S over Mo 78 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,023 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,081 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBlue Ridge Blvd S
CrossesMo 78
LocationS 8 T 49 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.08144, -94.47114
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,023 (2024)
Projected traffic4,081 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Blue Ridge Blvd S over Mo 78 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ridge Blvd S over Mo 78 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Blue Ridge Blvd S over Mo 78 carry?

About 3,023 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blue Ridge Blvd S over Mo 78?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Blvd S over Mo 78?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.