US Bridges

Is 470 E over Cst NE Bowlin RD

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 5 T 48 N R 31 W · Structure no. 2868

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,620
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 470 E over Cst NE Bowlin RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying Is 470 E over Cst NE Bowlin RD in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 34,620 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,737 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 470 E
CrossesCst NE Bowlin RD
LocationS 5 T 48 N R 31 W
RouteInterstate 470
Coordinates39.00436, -94.35665
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,620 (2024)
Projected traffic46,737 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 470 E over Cst NE Bowlin RD built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 470 E over Cst NE Bowlin RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Is 470 E over Cst NE Bowlin RD carry?

About 34,620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Is 470 E over Cst NE Bowlin RD?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Is 470 E over Cst NE Bowlin RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.