Is 70 W over US 40
FairJackson County, Missouri · S 21 T 49 N R 32 W · Structure no. 6639
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 414 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59,114
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 70 W over US 40 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Is 70 W over US 40 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 63 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 59,114 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,804 by 2044. The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 52 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Is 70 W over US 40 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Is 70 W over US 40 carry?
About 59,114 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Is 70 W over US 40?
The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Is 70 W over US 40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.