US Bridges

Is 70 E over Sni CR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 28 T 49 N R 30 W · Structure no. 43

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66,452
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 E over Sni CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Is 70 E over Sni CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 66,452 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,710 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 70 E
CrossesSni CR
LocationS 28 T 49 N R 30 W
RouteInterstate 70
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.02641, -94.23916
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,452 (2024)
Projected traffic89,710 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 E over Sni CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 70 E over Sni CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Is 70 E over Sni CR carry?

About 66,452 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 E over Sni CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Is 70 E over Sni CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.