US Bridges

Is 72 E over Rp US61S to IS72E Rp Is

Good

Marion County, Missouri · S 19 T 57 N R 4 W · Structure no. 11888

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
288 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,756
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 72 E over Rp US61S to IS72E Rp Is is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 72 E over Rp US61S to IS72E Rp Is in Marion County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,756 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,536 by 2044. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIs 72 E
CrossesRp US61S to IS72E Rp Is
LocationS 19 T 57 N R 4 W
RouteInterstate 72
Coordinates39.71467, -91.39202
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span144 ft (44 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,756 (2024)
Projected traffic37,536 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 72 E over Rp US61S to IS72E Rp Is built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 72 E over Rp US61S to IS72E Rp Is in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Is 72 E over Rp US61S to IS72E Rp Is carry?

About 19,756 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Is 72 E over Rp US61S to IS72E Rp Is?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (44 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Is 72 E over Rp US61S to IS72E Rp Is?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.