US Bridges

CO RD NW 400 over Br Blackwater Rvr

Good

Johnson County, Missouri · S 3 T 46 N R 26 W · Structure no. 15401

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD NW 400 over Br Blackwater Rvr is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CO RD NW 400 over Br Blackwater Rvr in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 125 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCO RD NW 400
CrossesBr Blackwater Rvr
LocationS 3 T 46 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 93
Coordinates38.82078, -93.76546
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD NW 400 over Br Blackwater Rvr built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is CO RD NW 400 over Br Blackwater Rvr 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD NW 400 over Br Blackwater Rvr carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD NW 400 over Br Blackwater Rvr?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD NW 400 over Br Blackwater Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.