Is 70 W over US 65
FairSaline County, Missouri · S 10 T 48 N R 21 W · Structure no. 171
- 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
- 15,841
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 70 W over US 65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 W 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 15,841 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,722 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 70 W 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 W 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 W over US 65 carry?
About 15,841 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Is 70 W 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 W over US 65?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.