US Bridges

Mo 23 S over Blackwater Rvr

Good

Johnson County, Missouri · S 33 T 48 N R 24 W · Structure no. 35226

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,762
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 23 S over Blackwater Rvr is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mo 23 S over Blackwater Rvr in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,762 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,731 by 2044. The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesMo 23 S
CrossesBlackwater Rvr
LocationS 33 T 48 N R 24 W
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates38.90334, -93.56616
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length254 ft (77.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,762 (2024)
Projected traffic2,731 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 23 S over Blackwater Rvr built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 23 S over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 23 S over Blackwater Rvr carry?

About 1,762 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 23 S over Blackwater Rvr?

The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 23 S over Blackwater Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.