US Bridges

Raytown RD S over Is 470

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 32 T 48 N R 32 W · Structure no. 1829

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
279 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,525
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raytown RD S over Is 470 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raytown RD S over Is 470 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 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 6,525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,809 by 2044. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRaytown RD S
CrossesIs 470
LocationS 32 T 48 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.93762, -94.47158
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,525 (2024)
Projected traffic8,809 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Raytown RD S over Is 470 built?

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

What condition is Raytown RD S 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 Raytown RD S over Is 470 carry?

About 6,525 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Raytown RD S over Is 470?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Raytown RD S over Is 470?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.