US Bridges

Lefholz RD S over Is 70 Is 70

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 36 T 49 N R 30 W · Structure no. 8135

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
878
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lefholz RD S over Is 70 Is 70 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lefholz RD S over Is 70 Is 70 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1963, 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.

It carries about 878 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,229 by 2044. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesLefholz RD S
CrossesIs 70 Is 70
LocationS 36 T 49 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.01923, -94.16869
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic878 (2024)
Projected traffic1,229 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Lefholz RD S over Is 70 Is 70 built?

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

What condition is Lefholz RD 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 Lefholz RD S over Is 70 Is 70 carry?

About 878 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lefholz RD S over Is 70 Is 70?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lefholz RD S over Is 70 Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.