US Bridges

Is 70 E over Dry CR

Fair

Saline County, Missouri · S 11 T 48 N R 21 W · Structure no. 182

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,441
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 E over Dry CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Is 70 E over Dry CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, 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 31,441 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,022 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 70 E
CrossesDry CR
LocationS 11 T 48 N R 21 W
RouteInterstate 70
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.96013, -93.19492
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,441 (2024)
Projected traffic55,022 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 E over Dry CR built?

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

What condition is Is 70 E over Dry 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 E over Dry CR carry?

About 31,441 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 E over Dry CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Is 70 E over Dry CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.