US Bridges

Is 70 E over KCS RR

Poor

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 36 T 49 N R 28 W · Structure no. 6223

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
223 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,483
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 E over KCS RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 E over KCS RR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 75 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 17,483 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,344 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 70 E
CrossesKCS RR
LocationS 36 T 49 N R 28 W
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates39.00784, -93.94693
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,483 (2024)
Projected traffic32,344 by 2044
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 E over KCS RR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Is 70 E over KCS RR 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 KCS RR carry?

About 17,483 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 E over KCS RR?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 E over KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.