US Bridges

Is 70 E over Big Blue Rvr Cst Manche

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 13 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 34827

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,398 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
53,592
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 E over Big Blue Rvr Cst Manche is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Is 70 E over Big Blue Rvr Cst Manche in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 53,592 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,349 by 2044. The structure is 2,398 ft (731 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIs 70 E
CrossesBig Blue Rvr Cst Manche
LocationS 13 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates39.06564, -94.50438
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,398 ft (731 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,592 (2024)
Projected traffic72,349 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 E over Big Blue Rvr Cst Manche built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 70 E over Big Blue Rvr Cst Manche 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Is 70 E over Big Blue Rvr Cst Manche carry?

About 53,592 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 E over Big Blue Rvr Cst Manche?

The structure is 2,398 ft (731 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 E over Big Blue Rvr Cst Manche?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.