US Bridges

Is 72 W over Mo 79

Good

Marion County, Missouri · S 192 T 57 N R 4 W · Structure no. 4284

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,288
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 72 W over Mo 79 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 72 W over Mo 79 in Marion County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 9,288 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,647 by 2044. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIs 72 W
CrossesMo 79
LocationS 192 T 57 N R 4 W
RouteInterstate 72
Coordinates39.71716, -91.37291
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,288 (2024)
Projected traffic17,647 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 W over Mo 79 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 72 W over Mo 79 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 W over Mo 79 carry?

About 9,288 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Is 72 W over Mo 79?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Is 72 W over Mo 79?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.