Jewell Ave over Br of Blackwater R
PoorSaline County, Missouri · S 27 T 49 N R 21 W · Structure no. 24313
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jewell Ave over Br of Blackwater R is a concrete slab carrying Jewell Ave over Br of Blackwater R in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jewell Ave over Br of Blackwater R built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jewell Ave over Br of Blackwater R in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Jewell Ave over Br of Blackwater R carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Jewell Ave over Br of Blackwater R?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Jewell Ave over Br of Blackwater R?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.