US Bridges

Is 635 N over Or 635 BNSF RR

Fair

Platte County, Missouri · S 5 T 50 N R 33 W · Structure no. 2100

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,104
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 635 N over Or 635 BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 635 N over Or 635 BNSF RR in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 32,104 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,813 by 2044. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 635 N
CrossesOr 635 BNSF RR
LocationS 5 T 50 N R 33 W
RouteInterstate 635
CountyPlatte County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.1685, -94.62479
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,104 (2024)
Projected traffic65,813 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-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 635 N over Or 635 BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Is 635 N over Or 635 BNSF RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Is 635 N over Or 635 BNSF RR carry?

About 32,104 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Is 635 N over Or 635 BNSF RR?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Is 635 N over Or 635 BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.