US Bridges

Rt N E over Is 35

Poor

Harrison County, Missouri · S 5 T 65 N R 27 W · Structure no. 1979

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
933
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N E over Is 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt N E over Is 35 in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 57 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 933 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,213 by 2044. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt N E
CrossesIs 35
LocationS 5 T 65 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 0N
Coordinates40.46644, -93.97701
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic933 (2024)
Projected traffic1,213 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 N E over Is 35 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Rt N E over Is 35 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

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

About 933 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt N E over Is 35?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N E over Is 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.