US Bridges

Is 70 E over Cst Truman RD

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 3 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 262

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,292
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 E over Cst Truman RD is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Is 70 E over Cst Truman RD 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 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 70 E
CrossesCst Truman RD
LocationS 3 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteInterstate 70
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.09452, -94.54391
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,292 (2024)
Projected traffic67,894 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 E over Cst Truman RD 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 Truman 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Is 70 E over Cst Truman RD carry?

About 50,292 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 E over Cst Truman RD?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 E over Cst Truman RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.