US Bridges

Is 435 S over Is 29

Fair

Platte County, Missouri · S 14 T 52 N R 34 W · Structure no. 2884

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
432 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,036
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 435 S over Is 29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 435 S over Is 29 in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 8,036 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,474 by 2044. The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIs 435 S
CrossesIs 29
LocationS 14 T 52 N R 34 W
RouteInterstate 435
Coordinates39.31881, -94.69449
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.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length432 ft (131.7 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,036 (2024)
Projected traffic16,474 by 2044
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 435 S over Is 29 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 435 S over Is 29 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Is 435 S over Is 29 carry?

About 8,036 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is Is 435 S over Is 29?

The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Is 435 S over Is 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.