US Bridges

E 23rd ST E over Is 70

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 10 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 270

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,325
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 23rd ST E over Is 70 is a concrete continuous slab carrying E 23rd ST E over Is 70 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 8,325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,239 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE 23rd ST E
CrossesIs 70
LocationS 10 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.08399, -94.54119
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,325 (2024)
Projected traffic11,239 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E 23rd ST E over Is 70 built?

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

What condition is E 23rd ST E over Is 70 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 E 23rd ST E over Is 70 carry?

About 8,325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E 23rd ST E over Is 70?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns E 23rd ST E over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.