Is 70 W over US 40
FairJackson County, Missouri · S 13 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 6631
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 230 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47,299
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 70 W over US 40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 W over US 40 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 65 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 47,299 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,854 by 2044. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 70 W over US 40 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Is 70 W over US 40 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Is 70 W over US 40 carry?
About 47,299 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Is 70 W over US 40?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Is 70 W over US 40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.