Is 70 W over Lit Blue Rvr
GoodPosted for loadJackson County, Missouri · S 21 T 49 N R 31 W · Structure no. 42
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 218 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55,516
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 70 W over Lit Blue Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 W over Lit Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 61 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 55,516 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,947 by 2044. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 70 W over Lit Blue Rvr built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Is 70 W over Lit Blue Rvr 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 Is 70 W over Lit Blue Rvr carry?
About 55,516 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Is 70 W over Lit Blue Rvr?
The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Is 70 W over Lit Blue Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.