US Bridges

Rt E E over Blackwater Rvr

Good

Johnson County, Missouri · S 13 T 47 N R 25 W · Structure no. 3534

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
412
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E E over Blackwater Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt E E over Blackwater Rvr in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 412 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 639 by 2044. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesRt E E
CrossesBlackwater Rvr
LocationS 13 T 47 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 0E
Coordinates38.86991, -93.62244
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2024)
Projected traffic639 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 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 Rt E E over Blackwater Rvr built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt E E 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 Rt E E over Blackwater Rvr carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt E E over Blackwater Rvr?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E E over Blackwater Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.