US Bridges

Mo 740 E over Is 70

Good

Boone County, Missouri · S 10 T 48 N R 13 W · Structure no. 36

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,540
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 740 E over Is 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 740 E over Is 70 in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 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 23,540 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,549 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMo 740 E
CrossesIs 70
LocationS 10 T 48 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 740
Coordinates38.96827, -92.37114
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,540 (2024)
Projected traffic43,549 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Is 70 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Mo 740 E over Is 70 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 Is 70 carry?

About 23,540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mo 740 E over Is 70?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 740 E over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.