Is 70 E over Cst Benton Blvd
FairJackson County, Missouri · S 3 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 261
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 262 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50,292
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 70 E over Cst Benton Blvd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Is 70 E over Cst Benton Blvd in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 66 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 50,292 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,894 by 2044. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 70 E over Cst Benton Blvd built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Is 70 E over Cst Benton Blvd 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Is 70 E over Cst Benton Blvd carry?
About 50,292 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Is 70 E over Cst Benton Blvd?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Is 70 E over Cst Benton Blvd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.