US Bridges

Admiral Blvd E over Is 70 Is 29

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 32 T 50 N R 33 W · Structure no. 6607

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
509 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,371
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Admiral Blvd E over Is 70 Is 29 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Admiral Blvd E over Is 70 Is 29 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 66 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 6 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 7,371 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,951 by 2044. The structure is 509 ft (155.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAdmiral Blvd E
CrossesIs 70 Is 29
LocationS 32 T 50 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.10541, -94.57145
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length509 ft (155.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,371 (2024)
Projected traffic9,951 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Admiral Blvd E over Is 70 Is 29 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Admiral Blvd E over Is 70 Is 29 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 Admiral Blvd E over Is 70 Is 29 carry?

About 7,371 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Admiral Blvd E over Is 70 Is 29?

The structure is 509 ft (155.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Admiral Blvd E over Is 70 Is 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.