US Bridges

Rt a S over Is 70

Poor

Warren County, Missouri · S 14 T 47 N R 3 W · Structure no. 8091

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,003
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a S over Is 70 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt a S over Is 70 in Warren County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,003 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,006 by 2044. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt a S
CrossesIs 70
LocationS 14 T 47 N R 3 W
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates38.83882, -91.22452
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,003 (2024)
Projected traffic2,006 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt a S over Is 70 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a S over Is 70 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt a S over Is 70 carry?

About 1,003 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt a S over Is 70?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a S over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.