US Bridges

Blue Ridge Blvd S over Is 70 Rp Blue Ridge B

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 21 T 49 N R 32 W · Structure no. 36973

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,256
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Ridge Blvd S over Is 70 Rp Blue Ridge B is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Blue Ridge Blvd S over Is 70 Rp Blue Ridge B in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,256 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,246 by 2044. The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBlue Ridge Blvd S
CrossesIs 70 Rp Blue Ridge B
LocationS 21 T 49 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.04705, -94.43949
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length239 ft (72.7 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,256 (2024)
Projected traffic19,246 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Is 70 Rp Blue Ridge B built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ridge Blvd S over Is 70 Rp Blue Ridge B 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Ridge Blvd S over Is 70 Rp Blue Ridge B carry?

About 14,256 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blue Ridge Blvd S over Is 70 Rp Blue Ridge B?

The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Blvd S over Is 70 Rp Blue Ridge B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.