SW 70th RD over Gay Br
GoodBuchanan County, Missouri · S 31 T 56 N R 36 W · Structure no. 19599
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 70th RD over Gay Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 70th RD over Gay Br in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 70th RD over Gay Br built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 70th RD over Gay Br 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does SW 70th RD over Gay Br carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SW 70th RD over Gay Br?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns SW 70th RD over Gay Br?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.