US Bridges

Is 70 E over Cedar Creek

Fair

Boone County, Missouri · S 10 T 48 N R 11 W · Structure no. 6211

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20,814
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 E over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Is 70 E over Cedar Creek in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 20,814 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,343 by 2044. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 70 E
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationS 10 T 48 N R 11 W
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates38.95411, -92.14999
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 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 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 E over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Is 70 E over Cedar Creek 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 E over Cedar Creek carry?

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

How long is Is 70 E over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 E over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.