US Bridges

Is 70 E over US 65

Fair

Saline County, Missouri · S 10 T 48 N R 21 W · Structure no. 170

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,826
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 E over US 65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 E over US 65 in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 65 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 6 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 15,826 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,696 by 2044. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 70 E
CrossesUS 65
LocationS 10 T 48 N R 21 W
RouteInterstate 70
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.96181, -93.20729
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,826 (2024)
Projected traffic27,696 by 2044
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure3
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 US 65 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Is 70 E over US 65 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 Is 70 E over US 65 carry?

About 15,826 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 E over US 65?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 E over US 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.