US Bridges

Is 70 E over Davis CR

Poor

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 31 T 49 N R 25 W · Structure no. 174

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,239
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 E over Davis CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 E over Davis CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 16,239 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,042 by 2044. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 70 E
CrossesDavis CR
LocationS 31 T 49 N R 25 W
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates38.99589, -93.71738
Functional classRural 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,239 (2024)
Projected traffic30,042 by 2044
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 E over Davis CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Is 70 E over Davis CR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Is 70 E over Davis CR carry?

About 16,239 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 E over Davis CR?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 E over Davis CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.