US 169 S over Platte Rvr
FairAndrew County, Missouri · S 26 T 59 N R 34 W · Structure no. 3697
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 409 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,515
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 169 S over Platte Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 S over Platte Rvr in Andrew County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 3,515 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,745 by 2044. The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 169 S over Platte Rvr built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 169 S over Platte Rvr 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 169 S over Platte Rvr carry?
About 3,515 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 169 S over Platte Rvr?
The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 169 S over Platte Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.