US Bridges

Is 35 S over Open Walls Each Si

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 31 T 49 N R 34 W · Structure no. 926

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
541 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
25,648
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 35 S over Open Walls Each Si is a concrete continuous slab carrying Is 35 S over Open Walls Each Si in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 55 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 25,648 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,625 by 2044. The structure is 541 ft (164.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIs 35 S
CrossesOpen Walls Each Si
LocationS 31 T 49 N R 34 W
RouteInterstate 35
Coordinates39.10498, -94.59315
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
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.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadHS 20
Structure length541 ft (164.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,648 (2024)
Projected traffic34,625 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 35 S over Open Walls Each Si built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Is 35 S over Open Walls Each Si 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 35 S over Open Walls Each Si carry?

About 25,648 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Is 35 S over Open Walls Each Si?

The structure is 541 ft (164.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Is 35 S over Open Walls Each Si?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.