US Bridges

Benton Blvd S over Is 70 Rp Indiana Ave to

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 3 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 265

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,452
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benton Blvd S over Is 70 Rp Indiana Ave to is a concrete continuous slab carrying Benton Blvd S over Is 70 Rp Indiana Ave to in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1959, 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 9,452 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,760 by 2044. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBenton Blvd S
CrossesIs 70 Rp Indiana Ave to
LocationS 3 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.09636, -94.5446
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
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,452 (2024)
Projected traffic12,760 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 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 Benton Blvd S over Is 70 Rp Indiana Ave to built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benton Blvd S over Is 70 Rp Indiana Ave to 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 Benton Blvd S over Is 70 Rp Indiana Ave to carry?

About 9,452 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Benton Blvd S over Is 70 Rp Indiana Ave to?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Benton Blvd S over Is 70 Rp Indiana Ave to?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.