US Bridges

Sorrels Overpass D over Is 70

Fair

Boone County, Missouri · S 5 T 48 N R 13 W · Structure no. 330

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
374
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sorrels Overpass D over Is 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sorrels Overpass D over Is 70 in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 67 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 374 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSorrels Overpass D
CrossesIs 70
LocationS 5 T 48 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBoone County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.97084, -92.40127
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic374 (2024)
Projected traffic655 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sorrels Overpass D over Is 70 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Sorrels Overpass D over Is 70 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Sorrels Overpass D over Is 70 carry?

About 374 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sorrels Overpass D over Is 70?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sorrels Overpass D over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.