US Bridges

US 69 S over Is 35

Fair

Daviess County, Missouri · S 22 T 59 N R 29 W · Structure no. 1291

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
498
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 Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 59 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 498 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 647 by 2044. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesUS 69 S
CrossesIs 35
LocationS 22 T 59 N R 29 W
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates39.94504, -94.11694
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic498 (2024)
Projected traffic647 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 US 69 S over Is 35 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 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 November 2023.

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

About 498 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 69 S over Is 35?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 S over Is 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.