US Bridges

US 69 S over Is 35

Fair

Daviess County, Missouri · S 8 T 58 N R 29 W · Structure no. 1086

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,008
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 S over Is 35 is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 69 S over Is 35 in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 4,008 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,417 by 2044. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 69 S
CrossesIs 35
LocationS 8 T 58 N R 29 W
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates39.85346, -94.17683
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,008 (2024)
Projected traffic8,417 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 69 S over Is 35 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 69 S over Is 35 carry?

About 4,008 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 69 S over Is 35?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 S over Is 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.