US Bridges

Broadway Blvd S over Is 35

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 32 T 50 N R 33 W · Structure no. 6304

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,109
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway Blvd S over Is 35 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Broadway Blvd S over Is 35 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 71 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 40,109 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,147 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway Blvd S
CrossesIs 35
LocationS 32 T 50 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.10692, -94.58825
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,109 (2024)
Projected traffic54,147 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway Blvd S over Is 35 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Broadway Blvd S 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 Broadway Blvd S over Is 35 carry?

About 40,109 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Broadway Blvd S over Is 35?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway Blvd S over Is 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.