US Bridges

Wildcat DR S over Is 70

Fair

Warren County, Missouri · S 17 T 47 N R 1 W · Structure no. 3126

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,145
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildcat DR S over Is 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wildcat DR S over Is 70 in Warren County, Missouri. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 9,145 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,290 by 2044. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWildcat DR S
CrossesIs 70
LocationS 17 T 47 N R 1 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.82821, -91.03964
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,145 (2024)
Projected traffic18,290 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wildcat DR S over Is 70 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wildcat DR S over Is 70 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wildcat DR S over Is 70 carry?

About 9,145 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wildcat DR S over Is 70?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Wildcat DR S over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.