US Bridges

Is 70 E over Mo 7

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 30 T 49 N R 30 W · Structure no. 6690

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,874
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 E over Mo 7 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 E over Mo 7 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1996, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 43,874 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,230 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesIs 70 E
CrossesMo 7
LocationS 30 T 49 N R 30 W
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates39.03015, -94.27177
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,874 (2024)
Projected traffic59,230 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Mo 7 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Is 70 E over Mo 7 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 Is 70 E over Mo 7 carry?

About 43,874 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 E over Mo 7?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 E over Mo 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.