US Bridges

E 27th ST E over Is 70

Poor

Jackson County, Missouri · S 15 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 272

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,204
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 27th ST E over Is 70 is a concrete continuous slab carrying E 27th ST E 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 3 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 5,204 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,025 by 2044. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesE 27th ST E
CrossesIs 70
LocationS 15 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.07656, -94.53692
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,204 (2024)
Projected traffic7,025 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E 27th ST E over Is 70 built?

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

What condition is E 27th ST E 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does E 27th ST E over Is 70 carry?

About 5,204 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E 27th ST E over Is 70?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns E 27th ST E over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.