US Bridges

Is 470 E over Cst James a Reed RD

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 31 T 48 N R 32 W · Structure no. 1828

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95,218
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 470 E over Cst James a Reed RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying Is 470 E over Cst James a Reed RD in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 95,218 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 128,544 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 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
CrossesCst James a Reed RD
LocationS 31 T 48 N R 32 W
RouteInterstate 470
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.93794, -94.48776
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.6 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,218 (2024)
Projected traffic128,544 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 470 E over Cst James a Reed RD built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 470 E over Cst James a Reed RD 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 Cst James a Reed RD carry?

About 95,218 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Is 470 E over Cst James a Reed RD?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Is 470 E over Cst James a Reed RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.