US Bridges

Rt B E over Is 35

Fair

Daviess County, Missouri · S 5 T 61 N R 28 W · Structure no. 1609

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
307 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
242
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over Is 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B E over Is 35 in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 53 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2044. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRt B E
CrossesIs 35
LocationS 5 T 61 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 0B
CountyDaviess County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.10513, -94.07087
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2024)
Projected traffic315 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Rt B E over Is 35 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Rt B 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt B E over Is 35 carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over Is 35?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B E over Is 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.