US Bridges

Or 70 E over Small CR

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 31 T 49 N R 29 W · Structure no. 33184

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
224
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 70 E over Small CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Or 70 E over Small CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 224 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 314 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOr 70 E
CrossesSmall CR
LocationS 31 T 49 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates39.01675, -94.16191
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2024)
Projected traffic314 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 70 E over Small CR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 70 E over Small CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Or 70 E over Small CR carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Or 70 E over Small CR?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Or 70 E over Small CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.