US Bridges

Is 435 N over Is 49 Rp US71S to IS470

Poor

Jackson County, Missouri · S 35 T 48 N R 33 W · Structure no. 12126

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
781 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
31,935
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 435 N over Is 49 Rp US71S to IS470 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 435 N over Is 49 Rp US71S to IS470 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 31,935 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,112 by 2044. The structure is 781 ft (238 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 435 N
CrossesIs 49 Rp US71S to IS470
LocationS 35 T 48 N R 33 W
RouteInterstate 435
Coordinates38.9405, -94.53711
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length781 ft (238 m)
Longest span179 ft (54.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,935 (2024)
Projected traffic43,112 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 435 N over Is 49 Rp US71S to IS470 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 435 N over Is 49 Rp US71S to IS470 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 2023.

How much traffic does Is 435 N over Is 49 Rp US71S to IS470 carry?

About 31,935 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Is 435 N over Is 49 Rp US71S to IS470?

The structure is 781 ft (238 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Is 435 N over Is 49 Rp US71S to IS470?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.