US Bridges

Is 70 E over Missouri Rvr Katy Trail

Good

Cooper County, Missouri · S 1 T 48 N R 14 W · Structure no. 36774

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,126 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,223
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 E over Missouri Rvr Katy Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 E over Missouri Rvr Katy Trail in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,223 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,801 by 2044. The structure is 3,126 ft (952.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 70 E
CrossesMissouri Rvr Katy Trail
LocationS 1 T 48 N R 14 W
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates38.95851, -92.54695
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+10 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,126 ft (952.9 m)
Longest span490 ft (149.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,223 (2024)
Projected traffic32,801 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 E over Missouri Rvr Katy Trail built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 70 E over Missouri Rvr Katy Trail 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Is 70 E over Missouri Rvr Katy Trail carry?

About 18,223 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 E over Missouri Rvr Katy Trail?

The structure is 3,126 ft (952.9 m) long with a longest span of 490 ft (149.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 E over Missouri Rvr Katy Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.