US Bridges

Mo 116 E over Is 35

Fair

Clinton County, Missouri · S 28 T 55 N R 30 W · Structure no. 853

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,601
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 116 E over Is 35 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mo 116 E over Is 35 in Clinton County, Missouri. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 3,601 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,861 by 2044. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesMo 116 E
CrossesIs 35
LocationS 28 T 55 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates39.55203, -94.2697
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,601 (2024)
Projected traffic4,861 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 116 E over Is 35 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 116 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 116 E over Is 35 carry?

About 3,601 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 116 E over Is 35?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 116 E over Is 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.