US Bridges

US 136 E over Is 35

Poor

Harrison County, Missouri · S 11 T 63 N R 28 W · Structure no. 507

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,757
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 E over Is 35 is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 136 E over Is 35 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 4,757 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,990 by 2044. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 136 E
CrossesIs 35
LocationS 11 T 63 N R 28 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyHarrison County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.26515, -94.0129
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,757 (2024)
Projected traffic9,990 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 136 E over Is 35 built?

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

What condition is US 136 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 136 E over Is 35 carry?

About 4,757 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 136 E over Is 35?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 E over Is 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.