US Bridges

NE 189th ST E over Is 35

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 1 T 53 N R 31 W · Structure no. 8387

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 189th ST E over Is 35 is a concrete continuous slab carrying NE 189th ST E over Is 35 in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, 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.

It carries about 76 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2044. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesNE 189th ST E
CrossesIs 35
LocationS 1 T 53 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.43617, -94.33517
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2024)
Projected traffic118 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 189th ST E over Is 35 built?

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

What condition is NE 189th ST E 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 NE 189th ST E over Is 35 carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NE 189th ST E over Is 35?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns NE 189th ST E over Is 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.