Is 70 E over Lit Horseshoe CR
FairLafayette County, Missouri · S 34 T 49 N R 29 W · Structure no. 6260
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,839
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 70 E over Lit Horseshoe CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 E over Lit Horseshoe CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 74 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 21,839 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,402 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 70 E over Lit Horseshoe CR built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Is 70 E over Lit Horseshoe CR 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 Is 70 E over Lit Horseshoe CR carry?
About 21,839 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is Is 70 E over Lit Horseshoe CR?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Is 70 E over Lit Horseshoe CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.