US Bridges

Is 35 S over Cst Chouteau Trfy

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Missouri · S 6 T 50 N R 32 W · Structure no. 6400

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,203
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 35 S over Cst Chouteau Trfy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 35 S over Cst Chouteau Trfy in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 71 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 35,203 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,365 by 2044. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 35 S
CrossesCst Chouteau Trfy
LocationS 6 T 50 N R 32 W
RouteInterstate 35
Coordinates39.17426, -94.53691
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,203 (2024)
Projected traffic63,365 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 35 S over Cst Chouteau Trfy built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Is 35 S over Cst Chouteau Trfy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Is 35 S over Cst Chouteau Trfy carry?

About 35,203 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Is 35 S over Cst Chouteau Trfy?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Is 35 S over Cst Chouteau Trfy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.