US Bridges

W 27th ST E over Is 35

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 7 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 1401

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
232 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,094
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 27th ST E over Is 35 is a concrete frame carrying W 27th ST E over Is 35 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 2,094 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,932 by 2044. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW 27th ST E
CrossesIs 35
LocationS 7 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.07856, -94.59396
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,094 (2024)
Projected traffic2,932 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W 27th ST E over Is 35 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 27th ST E over Is 35 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 W 27th ST E over Is 35 carry?

About 2,094 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W 27th ST E over Is 35?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns W 27th ST E over Is 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.