US Bridges

Is 70 E over Rt Z

Good

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 25 T 47 N R 1 E · Structure no. 3535

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,014
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 E over Rt Z is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 E over Rt Z in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 40,014 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,024 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 70 E
CrossesRt Z
LocationS 25 T 47 N R 1 E
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates38.80561, -90.85469
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,014 (2024)
Projected traffic68,024 by 2044
Trucks18%
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 E over Rt Z built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 70 E over Rt Z 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Is 70 E over Rt Z carry?

About 40,014 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 E over Rt Z?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 E over Rt Z?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.