US Bridges

Rt a S over Is 70

Good

Callaway County, Missouri · S 15 T 48 N R 8 W · Structure no. 18

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
321
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a S over Is 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt a S over Is 70 in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 62 years old, older 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 321 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 498 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRt a S
CrossesIs 70
LocationS 15 T 48 N R 8 W
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates38.93367, -91.8052
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic321 (2024)
Projected traffic498 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 a S over Is 70 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Rt a S over Is 70 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt a S over Is 70 carry?

About 321 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt a S over Is 70?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a S over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.