US Bridges

Is 70 E over Lit Cedar CR

Good

Boone County, Missouri · S 8 T 48 N R 11 W · Structure no. 3487

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,814
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 E over Lit Cedar CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Is 70 E over Lit Cedar CR in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 42 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 20,814 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,343 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIs 70 E
CrossesLit Cedar CR
LocationS 8 T 48 N R 11 W
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates38.95858, -92.1842
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,814 (2024)
Projected traffic34,343 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Is 70 E over Lit Cedar CR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Is 70 E over Lit Cedar CR 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 Is 70 E over Lit Cedar CR carry?

About 20,814 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 E over Lit Cedar CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Is 70 E over Lit Cedar CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.