US Bridges

Prospect Ave S over Is 70

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 3 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 37010

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,358
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prospect Ave S over Is 70 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Prospect Ave S over Is 70 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,358 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,583 by 2044. The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesProspect Ave S
CrossesIs 70
LocationS 3 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.09642, -94.55154
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length194 ft (59 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,358 (2024)
Projected traffic8,583 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Prospect Ave S over Is 70 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prospect Ave S over Is 70 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Prospect Ave S over Is 70 carry?

About 6,358 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Prospect Ave S over Is 70?

The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Prospect Ave S over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.