US Bridges

Rt F S over Is 70 Is 70

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 32 T 49 N R 29 W · Structure no. 6650

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,935
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt F S over Is 70 Is 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt F S over Is 70 Is 70 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 14,935 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,162 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRt F S
CrossesIs 70 Is 70
LocationS 32 T 49 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 0F
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.0163, -94.12865
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,935 (2024)
Projected traffic20,162 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Rt F S over Is 70 Is 70 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Rt F S over Is 70 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 Rt F S over Is 70 Is 70 carry?

About 14,935 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt F S over Is 70 Is 70?

The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Rt F S over Is 70 Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.