US Bridges

Is 70 W over Davis CR

Fair

Saline County, Missouri · S 3 T 48 N R 23 W · Structure no. 181

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
457 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,239
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 W over Davis CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 W over Davis CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 15,239 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,668 by 2044. The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 70 W
CrossesDavis CR
LocationS 3 T 48 N R 23 W
RouteInterstate 70
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.97785, -93.43748
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length457 ft (139.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,239 (2024)
Projected traffic26,668 by 2044
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 W over Davis CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Is 70 W over Davis CR 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 Davis CR carry?

About 15,239 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 W over Davis CR?

The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 W over Davis CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.