US Bridges

Mo 740 E over Stadium Underpass

Good

Boone County, Missouri · S 13 T 48 N R 13 W · Structure no. 1001

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,608
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 740 E over Stadium Underpass is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mo 740 E over Stadium Underpass in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 60 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 26,608 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,225 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMo 740 E
CrossesStadium Underpass
LocationS 13 T 48 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 740
Coordinates38.93731, -92.33208
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,608 (2024)
Projected traffic49,225 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 740 E over Stadium Underpass built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Mo 740 E over Stadium Underpass 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 740 E over Stadium Underpass carry?

About 26,608 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mo 740 E over Stadium Underpass?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 740 E over Stadium Underpass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.