US Bridges

Is 70 W over Rt J

Fair

Boone County, Missouri · S 9 T 48 N R 14 W · Structure no. 3634

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,913
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 W over Rt J is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Is 70 W over Rt J in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 19,913 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,856 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 70 W
CrossesRt J
LocationS 9 T 48 N R 14 W
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates38.97369, -92.49557
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,913 (2024)
Projected traffic32,856 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 W over Rt J built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 70 W over Rt J 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 Is 70 W over Rt J carry?

About 19,913 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 W over Rt J?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 W over Rt J?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.