Independance Ave over Big Blue Rvr
FairPosted for loadJackson County, Missouri · S 36 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 36460
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 366 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,552
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Independance Ave over Big Blue Rvr is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Independance Ave over Big Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 91 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 16,552 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,518 by 2044. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Independance Ave over Big Blue Rvr built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Independance Ave over Big 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Independance Ave over Big Blue Rvr carry?
About 16,552 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Independance Ave over Big Blue Rvr?
The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Independance Ave over Big Blue Rvr?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.