US Bridges

Lister Ave S over Is 70

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 14 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 767

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,716
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lister Ave S over Is 70 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lister Ave S over Is 70 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,716 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,802 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLister Ave S
CrossesIs 70
LocationS 14 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.07269, -94.52847
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,716 (2024)
Projected traffic3,802 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lister Ave S over Is 70 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lister Ave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lister Ave S over Is 70 carry?

About 2,716 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lister Ave S over Is 70?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lister Ave S over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.