US Bridges

Is 35 S over Pole Cat CR

Fair

Harrison County, Missouri · S 26 T 63 N R 28 W · Structure no. 1587

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,337
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 35 S over Pole Cat CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 35 S over Pole Cat CR in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 52 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 7,337 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,408 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 35 S
CrossesPole Cat CR
LocationS 26 T 63 N R 28 W
RouteInterstate 35
Coordinates40.23203, -94.01305
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,337 (2024)
Projected traffic15,408 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 35 S over Pole Cat CR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Is 35 S over Pole Cat CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Is 35 S over Pole Cat CR carry?

About 7,337 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Is 35 S over Pole Cat CR?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Is 35 S over Pole Cat CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.