US Bridges

US 69 S over Is 35

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 32 T 51 N R 32 W · Structure no. 6488

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,837
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 S over Is 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 S over Is 35 in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 3,837 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,139 by 2044. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 69 S
CrossesIs 35
LocationS 32 T 51 N R 32 W
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyClay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.18837, -94.51612
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,837 (2024)
Projected traffic6,139 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 S over Is 35 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 69 S over Is 35 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 US 69 S over Is 35 carry?

About 3,837 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 69 S over Is 35?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 S over Is 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.