US Bridges

Is 435 S over UP RR Kct RR

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 31 T 50 N R 32 W · Structure no. 1381

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
968 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
42,076
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 435 S over UP RR Kct RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 435 S over UP RR Kct RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 42,076 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,803 by 2044. The structure is 968 ft (295 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 435 S
CrossesUP RR Kct RR
LocationS 31 T 50 N R 32 W
RouteInterstate 435
Coordinates39.11441, -94.4864
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length968 ft (295 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,076 (2024)
Projected traffic56,803 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$11.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 435 S over UP RR Kct RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Is 435 S over UP RR Kct RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Is 435 S over UP RR Kct RR carry?

About 42,076 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Is 435 S over UP RR Kct RR?

The structure is 968 ft (295 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Is 435 S over UP RR Kct RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.