US Bridges

Woodland School DR over Is 70

Fair

Cooper County, Missouri · S 11 T 48 N R 16 W · Structure no. 7

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodland School DR over Is 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodland School DR over Is 70 in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodland School DR
CrossesIs 70
LocationS 11 T 48 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCooper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.93898, -92.62886
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic176 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Woodland School DR over Is 70 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Woodland School DR 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 Woodland School DR over Is 70 carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Woodland School DR over Is 70?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Woodland School DR over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.