US Bridges

Is 70 E over Kct RR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 3 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 266

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,292
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 E over Kct RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 E over Kct RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 70 E
CrossesKct RR
LocationS 3 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteInterstate 70
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.09253, -94.54338
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,292 (2024)
Projected traffic67,894 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 70 E over Kct RR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Is 70 E over Kct RR 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 Kct RR carry?

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

How long is Is 70 E over Kct RR?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 E over Kct RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.