US Bridges

US 69 S over Is 635

Fair

Platte County, Missouri · S 8 T 50 N R 33 W · Structure no. 2108

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,653
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 S over Is 635 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 S over Is 635 in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 53 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 7,653 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,541 by 2044. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 69 S
CrossesIs 635
LocationS 8 T 50 N R 33 W
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates39.16285, -94.62678
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,653 (2024)
Projected traffic14,541 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 S over Is 635 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US 69 S over Is 635 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 US 69 S over Is 635 carry?

About 7,653 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 69 S over Is 635?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 S over Is 635?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.