US Bridges

Mo 163 S over Is 70

Fair

Boone County, Missouri · S 1 T 48 N R 13 W · Structure no. 65

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,864
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 163 S over Is 70 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mo 163 S over Is 70 in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1983, 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.

It carries about 16,864 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,198 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMo 163 S
CrossesIs 70
LocationS 1 T 48 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 163
Coordinates38.96907, -92.33367
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 statusOpen, no 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 rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,864 (2024)
Projected traffic31,198 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 163 S over Is 70 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Mo 163 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 Mo 163 S over Is 70 carry?

About 16,864 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mo 163 S over Is 70?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 163 S over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.