US Bridges

Is 35 S over Fishing CR

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Missouri · S 4 T 52 N R 31 W · Structure no. 1095

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
338 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,051
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 35 S over Fishing CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 35 S over Fishing CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21,051 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,892 by 2044. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 35 S
CrossesFishing CR
LocationS 4 T 52 N R 31 W
RouteInterstate 35
Coordinates39.34571, -94.38436
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,051 (2024)
Projected traffic37,892 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 35 S over Fishing CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Is 35 S over Fishing CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Is 35 S over Fishing CR carry?

About 21,051 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Is 35 S over Fishing CR?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Is 35 S over Fishing CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.