US Bridges

Cleveland Ave S over Is 70

Poor

Jackson County, Missouri · S 10 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 271

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
359 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,216
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleveland Ave S over Is 70 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Cleveland Ave S over Is 70 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 2,216 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,992 by 2044. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCleveland Ave S
CrossesIs 70
LocationS 10 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.07913, -94.53856
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length359 ft (109.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,216 (2024)
Projected traffic2,992 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cleveland Ave S over Is 70 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cleveland Ave S over Is 70 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 Cleveland Ave S over Is 70 carry?

About 2,216 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cleveland Ave S over Is 70?

The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Cleveland Ave S over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.