US Bridges

Is 35 S over E Fk Big CR

Fair

Harrison County, Missouri · S 2 T 63 N R 28 W · Structure no. 787

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,373
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 35 S over E Fk Big CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 35 S over E Fk Big CR in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 64 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 7,373 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,483 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 35 S
CrossesE Fk Big CR
LocationS 2 T 63 N R 28 W
RouteInterstate 35
Coordinates40.29545, -94.01228
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length264 ft (80.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,373 (2024)
Projected traffic15,483 by 2044
Trucks48%
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 E Fk Big CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Is 35 S over E Fk Big 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 E Fk Big CR carry?

About 7,373 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is Is 35 S over E Fk Big CR?

The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Is 35 S over E Fk Big CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.