US Bridges

Lp 29 S over Is 29

Good

Andrew County, Missouri · S 10 T 58 N R 35 W · Structure no. 794

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,406
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 29 S over Is 29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 29 S over Is 29 in Andrew County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 63 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 7,406 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,553 by 2044. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLp 29 S
CrossesIs 29
LocationS 10 T 58 N R 35 W
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates39.85814, -94.81076
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 loadH 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,406 (2024)
Projected traffic15,553 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Lp 29 S over Is 29 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Lp 29 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 Lp 29 S over Is 29 carry?

About 7,406 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lp 29 S over Is 29?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 29 S over Is 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.