US Bridges

US 59 S over Is 29

Good

Andrew County, Missouri · S 31 T 60 N R 36 W · Structure no. 1060

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
721
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 S over Is 29 is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 59 S over Is 29 in Andrew County, Missouri. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 59 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 721 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 937 by 2044. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 59 S
CrossesIs 29
LocationS 31 T 60 N R 36 W
RouteU.S. Route 59
Coordinates39.96818, -94.97447
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic721 (2024)
Projected traffic937 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 59 S over Is 29 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 59 S over Is 29 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 S over Is 29 carry?

About 721 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 59 S over Is 29?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 S over Is 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.