US Bridges

Rt B S over Is 70

FairPosted for load

Boone County, Missouri · S 6 T 48 N R 12 W · Structure no. 6180

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,640
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B S over Is 70 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt B S over Is 70 in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 17,640 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,634 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRt B S
CrossesIs 70
LocationS 6 T 48 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates38.96715, -92.3083
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,640 (2024)
Projected traffic32,634 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rt B S over Is 70 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Rt B S 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 Rt B S over Is 70 carry?

About 17,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt B S over Is 70?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B S over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.