US Bridges

Rt K S over Is 70

Good

Saline County, Missouri · S 4 T 48 N R 22 W · Structure no. 36966

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
299
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K S over Is 70 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rt K S over Is 70 in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 299 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 374 by 2044. The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRt K S
CrossesIs 70
LocationS 4 T 48 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 0K
Coordinates38.97353, -93.33167
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length227 ft (69.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2024)
Projected traffic374 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt K S over Is 70 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt K S over Is 70 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 Rt K S over Is 70 carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt K S over Is 70?

The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K S over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.