Blue Ridge Blvd S over Is 49
FairJackson County, Missouri · S 12 T 47 N R 33 W · Structure no. 6600
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 243 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,709
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Blvd S over Is 49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Ridge Blvd S over Is 49 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 65 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 12,709 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,157 by 2044. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ridge Blvd S over Is 49 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Blue Ridge Blvd S over Is 49 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Blue Ridge Blvd S over Is 49 carry?
About 12,709 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Blvd S over Is 49?
The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Blvd S over Is 49?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.