US Bridges

Is 70 E over Cst Van Brunt Blvd

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 13 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 278

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50,468
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 E over Cst Van Brunt Blvd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Is 70 E over Cst Van Brunt Blvd in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 50,468 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,132 by 2044. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 70 E
CrossesCst Van Brunt Blvd
LocationS 13 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteInterstate 70
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.0712, -94.52057
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.
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,468 (2024)
Projected traffic68,132 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 E over Cst Van Brunt Blvd built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Is 70 E over Cst Van Brunt Blvd 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 Cst Van Brunt Blvd carry?

About 50,468 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 E over Cst Van Brunt Blvd?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 E over Cst Van Brunt Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.