US Bridges

Blue Ridge Blvd N over Mo 350

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 8 T 48 N R 32 W · Structure no. 6080

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,286
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Ridge Blvd N over Mo 350 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Ridge Blvd N over Mo 350 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 71 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 8,286 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,186 by 2044. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBlue Ridge Blvd N
CrossesMo 350
LocationS 8 T 48 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.00059, -94.48234
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,286 (2024)
Projected traffic11,186 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Blue Ridge Blvd N over Mo 350 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Blue Ridge Blvd N over Mo 350 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Blue Ridge Blvd N over Mo 350 carry?

About 8,286 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blue Ridge Blvd N over Mo 350?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Blvd N over Mo 350?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.