US Bridges

Is 70 E over KCS RR

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 28 T 49 N R 31 W · Structure no. 6645

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,707
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 E over KCS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 E over KCS RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49,707 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,104 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 70 E
CrossesKCS RR
LocationS 28 T 49 N R 31 W
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates39.03778, -94.33328
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,707 (2024)
Projected traffic67,104 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 KCS RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Is 70 E over KCS RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Is 70 E over KCS RR carry?

About 49,707 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 E over KCS RR?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 E over KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.