US Bridges

Rt J S over Is 70

Fair

Saline County, Missouri · S 10 T 48 N R 20 W · Structure no. 109

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
465
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J S over Is 70 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt J S over Is 70 in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 465 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2044. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesRt J S
CrossesIs 70
LocationS 10 T 48 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 0J
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.95307, -93.08831
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2024)
Projected traffic581 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rt J S over Is 70 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J S over Is 70 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt J S over Is 70 carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt J S over Is 70?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J S over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.