US Bridges

Is 70 W over Kct RR

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 3 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 267

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
312 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,907
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 W over Kct RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 W over Kct RR 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 57,907 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,174 by 2044. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 70 W
CrossesKct RR
LocationS 3 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates39.09268, -94.54319
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,907 (2024)
Projected traffic78,174 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 W over Kct RR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Is 70 W over Kct RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Is 70 W over Kct RR carry?

About 57,907 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 W over Kct RR?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 W over Kct RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.