US Bridges

Is 35 N over Cst Southwest Blvd BNSF

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 7 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 1397

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,055 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
88,409
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 35 N over Cst Southwest Blvd BNSF is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 35 N over Cst Southwest Blvd BNSF in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 58 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 5 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 88,409 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,352 by 2044. The structure is 1,055 ft (321.6 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 35 N
CrossesCst Southwest Blvd BNSF
LocationS 7 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteInterstate 35
Coordinates39.07609, -94.6031
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,055 ft (321.6 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,409 (2024)
Projected traffic119,352 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 35 N over Cst Southwest Blvd BNSF built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Is 35 N over Cst Southwest Blvd BNSF 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Is 35 N over Cst Southwest Blvd BNSF carry?

About 88,409 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Is 35 N over Cst Southwest Blvd BNSF?

The structure is 1,055 ft (321.6 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Is 35 N over Cst Southwest Blvd BNSF?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.