US Bridges

Is 70 E over Rp IS70W to 13th ST Is

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 5 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 217

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,066
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 E over Rp IS70W to 13th ST Is is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Is 70 E over Rp IS70W to 13th ST Is in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 67 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 21,066 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,439 by 2044. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIs 70 E
CrossesRp IS70W to 13th ST Is
LocationS 5 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates39.09753, -94.57197
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,066 (2024)
Projected traffic28,439 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 E over Rp IS70W to 13th ST Is built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Is 70 E over Rp IS70W to 13th ST Is 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Is 70 E over Rp IS70W to 13th ST Is carry?

About 21,066 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 E over Rp IS70W to 13th ST Is?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 E over Rp IS70W to 13th ST Is?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.