US Bridges

Or 70 E over Copperas CR

Good

Saline County, Missouri · S 5 T 48 N R 22 W · Structure no. 33779

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
319
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 70 E over Copperas CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 70 E over Copperas CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 319 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 399 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOr 70 E
CrossesCopperas CR
LocationS 5 T 48 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates38.97418, -93.36262
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2024)
Projected traffic399 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 70 E over Copperas CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 70 E over Copperas CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Or 70 E over Copperas CR carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Or 70 E over Copperas CR?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Or 70 E over Copperas CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.