US Bridges

Mo 47 S over Is 70

Fair

Warren County, Missouri · S 21 T 47 N R 2 W · Structure no. 4016

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,392
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 47 S over Is 70 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mo 47 S over Is 70 in Warren County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 19,392 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,784 by 2044. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMo 47 S
CrossesIs 70
LocationS 21 T 47 N R 2 W
RouteState Highway 47
Coordinates38.82114, -91.13909
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,392 (2024)
Projected traffic38,784 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Mo 47 S over Is 70 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 47 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 47 S over Is 70 carry?

About 19,392 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 47 S over Is 70?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 47 S over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.