US Bridges

E Meyer Blvd E over US 71

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 3 T 48 N R 33 W · Structure no. 3959

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,510
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Meyer Blvd E over US 71 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Meyer Blvd E over US 71 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5,510 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,439 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesE Meyer Blvd E
CrossesUS 71
LocationS 3 T 48 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.00729, -94.55483
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,510 (2024)
Projected traffic7,439 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Meyer Blvd E over US 71 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Meyer Blvd E over US 71 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 E Meyer Blvd E over US 71 carry?

About 5,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Meyer Blvd E over US 71?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns E Meyer Blvd E over US 71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.