US Bridges

Mo 13 S over Is 70

Fair

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 36 T 49 N R 26 W · Structure no. 3764

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,896
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 13 S over Is 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 13 S over Is 70 in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 7,896 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,608 by 2044. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMo 13 S
CrossesIs 70
LocationS 36 T 49 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates39.00095, -93.73534
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,896 (2024)
Projected traffic14,608 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 13 S over Is 70 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 13 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Mo 13 S over Is 70 carry?

About 7,896 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Mo 13 S over Is 70?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 13 S over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.