US Bridges

Is 470 E over Mo 350 US 50

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 36 T 48 N R 32 W · Structure no. 2113

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38,717
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 470 E over Mo 350 US 50 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 470 E over Mo 350 US 50 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 38,717 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,268 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 470 E
CrossesMo 350 US 50
LocationS 36 T 48 N R 32 W
RouteInterstate 470
Coordinates38.93422, -94.40628
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,717 (2024)
Projected traffic52,268 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 470 E over Mo 350 US 50 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Is 470 E over Mo 350 US 50 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 Mo 350 US 50 carry?

About 38,717 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Is 470 E over Mo 350 US 50?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Is 470 E over Mo 350 US 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.