US Bridges

Mo 291 S over Is 35

Good

Clay County, Missouri · S 1 T 51 N R 32 W · Structure no. 34261

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,324
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 291 S over Is 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 291 S over Is 35 in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,783 by 2044. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMo 291 S
CrossesIs 35
LocationS 1 T 51 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 291
Coordinates39.26494, -94.44664
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,324 (2024)
Projected traffic52,783 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mo 291 S over Is 35 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 291 S over Is 35 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 291 S over Is 35 carry?

About 29,324 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 291 S over Is 35?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 291 S over Is 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.