US Bridges

Is 70 W over Mo 23

Fair

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 33 T 49 N R 24 W · Structure no. 89

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,239
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 W over Mo 23 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Is 70 W over Mo 23 in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 15,239 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,192 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 70 W
CrossesMo 23
LocationS 33 T 49 N R 24 W
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates38.99202, -93.56777
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,239 (2024)
Projected traffic28,192 by 2044
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 W over Mo 23 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Is 70 W over Mo 23 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 W over Mo 23 carry?

About 15,239 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 W over Mo 23?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 W over Mo 23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.