US Bridges

NE Woods Chapel RD over Is 470

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 8 T 48 N R 31 W · Structure no. 1803

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,618
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Woods Chapel RD over Is 470 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE Woods Chapel RD over Is 470 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 17,618 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,784 by 2044. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNE Woods Chapel RD
CrossesIs 470
LocationS 8 T 48 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.98251, -94.35618
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,618 (2024)
Projected traffic23,784 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 NE Woods Chapel RD over Is 470 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is NE Woods Chapel RD over Is 470 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NE Woods Chapel RD over Is 470 carry?

About 17,618 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NE Woods Chapel RD over Is 470?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns NE Woods Chapel RD over Is 470?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.