US Bridges

Woods Chapel RD S over Is 70

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 26 T 49 N R 31 W · Structure no. 6647

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,347
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woods Chapel RD S over Is 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woods Chapel RD S over Is 70 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 14,347 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,368 by 2044. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesWoods Chapel RD S
CrossesIs 70
LocationS 26 T 49 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.03413, -94.30537
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,347 (2024)
Projected traffic19,368 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Woods Chapel RD S over Is 70 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Woods Chapel RD S over Is 70 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Woods Chapel RD S over Is 70 carry?

About 14,347 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Woods Chapel RD S over Is 70?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Woods Chapel RD S over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.