US Bridges

ST Charles RD E over Is 70

Fair

Boone County, Missouri · S 10 T 48 N R 12 W · Structure no. 6586

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,521
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Charles RD E over Is 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST Charles RD E over Is 70 in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 5 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 5,521 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,662 by 2044. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesST Charles RD E
CrossesIs 70
LocationS 10 T 48 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.96012, -92.25314
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,521 (2024)
Projected traffic9,662 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 ST Charles RD E over Is 70 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is ST Charles RD E 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 ST Charles RD E over Is 70 carry?

About 5,521 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST Charles RD E over Is 70?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns ST Charles RD E over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.