US Bridges

Is 70 E over Cst Beardsley RD

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 31 T 49 N R 34 W · Structure no. 6302

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76,243
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 E over Cst Beardsley RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 E over Cst Beardsley RD in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 76,243 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,928 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 70 E
CrossesCst Beardsley RD
LocationS 31 T 49 N R 34 W
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates39.10684, -94.59218
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,243 (2024)
Projected traffic102,928 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 E over Cst Beardsley RD built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Is 70 E over Cst Beardsley RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Is 70 E over Cst Beardsley RD carry?

About 76,243 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 E over Cst Beardsley RD?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 E over Cst Beardsley RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.