US Bridges

Is 470 E over KCS RR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 36 T 48 N R 33 W · Structure no. 1824

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,470
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 470 E over KCS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 470 E over KCS RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 69,470 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,785 by 2044. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 470 E
CrossesKCS RR
LocationS 36 T 48 N R 33 W
RouteInterstate 470
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.93834, -94.5109
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.6 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,470 (2024)
Projected traffic93,785 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 470 E over KCS RR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 470 E over KCS RR 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 Is 470 E over KCS RR carry?

About 69,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Is 470 E over KCS RR?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Is 470 E over KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.