US Bridges

Nitrogen Ave S over Is 70

Poor

Saline County, Missouri · S 11 T 48 N R 20 W · Structure no. 110

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nitrogen Ave S over Is 70 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nitrogen Ave 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNitrogen Ave S
CrossesIs 70
LocationS 11 T 48 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.95173, -93.06829
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$950,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nitrogen Ave S over Is 70 built?

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

What condition is Nitrogen Ave S over Is 70 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Nitrogen Ave S over Is 70 carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nitrogen Ave S over Is 70?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nitrogen Ave S over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.