US Bridges

Is 435 S over Mo 78

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 31 T 50 N R 32 W · Structure no. 1394

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
47,174
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 435 S over Mo 78 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Is 435 S over Mo 78 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 47,174 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,685 by 2044. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 435 S
CrossesMo 78
LocationS 31 T 50 N R 32 W
RouteInterstate 435
Coordinates39.08228, -94.4907
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,174 (2024)
Projected traffic63,685 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 435 S over Mo 78 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 435 S over Mo 78 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Is 435 S over Mo 78 carry?

About 47,174 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Is 435 S over Mo 78?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Is 435 S over Mo 78?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.