US Bridges

Or 70 E over Davis CR

Poor

Saline County, Missouri · S 3 T 48 N R 23 W · Structure no. 2810

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
456 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
505
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 70 E over Davis CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 70 E over Davis CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 49 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2044. The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOr 70 E
CrossesDavis CR
LocationS 3 T 48 N R 23 W
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates38.97739, -93.43729
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length456 ft (139 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2024)
Projected traffic631 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 70 E over Davis CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Or 70 E over Davis CR 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 Or 70 E over Davis CR carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Or 70 E over Davis CR?

The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Or 70 E over Davis CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.