US Bridges

Rp IS70E to IS35S over Bluff ST Cst Eighth S

Poor

Jackson County, Missouri · S 31 T 49 N R 34 W · Structure no. 923

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,132 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,041
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp IS70E to IS35S over Bluff ST Cst Eighth S is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Rp IS70E to IS35S over Bluff ST Cst Eighth S in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,041 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,805 by 2044. The structure is 1,132 ft (345 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRp IS70E to IS35S
CrossesBluff ST Cst Eighth S
LocationS 31 T 49 N R 34 W
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.1058, -94.59392
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,132 ft (345 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,041 (2024)
Projected traffic6,805 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rp IS70E to IS35S over Bluff ST Cst Eighth S built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rp IS70E to IS35S over Bluff ST Cst Eighth S in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Rp IS70E to IS35S over Bluff ST Cst Eighth S carry?

About 5,041 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Rp IS70E to IS35S over Bluff ST Cst Eighth S?

The structure is 1,132 ft (345 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rp IS70E to IS35S over Bluff ST Cst Eighth S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.