US Bridges

Is 70 W over Perche Creek

Good

Boone County, Missouri · S 8 T 48 N R 13 W · Structure no. 4669

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
698 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,660
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 W over Perche Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 W over Perche Creek in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 85 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 23,660 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,039 by 2044. The structure is 698 ft (212.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 70 W
CrossesPerche Creek
LocationS 8 T 48 N R 13 W
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates38.97123, -92.41111
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length698 ft (212.8 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,660 (2024)
Projected traffic39,039 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 W over Perche Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Is 70 W over Perche Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Is 70 W over Perche Creek carry?

About 23,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 W over Perche Creek?

The structure is 698 ft (212.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 W over Perche Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.