US Bridges

Is 70 E over Rt Aa US 40

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 26 T 49 N R 30 W · Structure no. 36912

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61,261
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 E over Rt Aa US 40 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Is 70 E over Rt Aa US 40 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 61,261 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,702 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 111 ft wide.

CarriesIs 70 E
CrossesRt Aa US 40
LocationS 26 T 49 N R 30 W
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates39.02129, -94.19799
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,261 (2024)
Projected traffic82,702 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 E over Rt Aa US 40 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 70 E over Rt Aa US 40 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Is 70 E over Rt Aa US 40 carry?

About 61,261 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 E over Rt Aa US 40?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 E over Rt Aa US 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.