US Bridges

Mo 5 S over Is 70

Fair

Cooper County, Missouri · S 9 T 48 N R 17 W · Structure no. 103

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,169
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 S over Is 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 5 S over Is 70 in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 67 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 6,169 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,562 by 2044. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMo 5 S
CrossesIs 70
LocationS 9 T 48 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates38.93572, -92.77627
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,169 (2024)
Projected traffic9,562 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Mo 5 S over Is 70 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Mo 5 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 5 S over Is 70 carry?

About 6,169 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 5 S over Is 70?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 5 S over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.