US Bridges

Is 29 N over Rp IS229N to US59N

Fair

Andrew County, Missouri · S 32 T 59 N R 35 W · Structure no. 990

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,443
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 29 N over Rp IS229N to US59N is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Is 29 N over Rp IS229N to US59N in Andrew County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 60 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 12,443 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,130 by 2044. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 29 N
CrossesRp IS229N to US59N
LocationS 32 T 59 N R 35 W
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates39.88618, -94.85607
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,443 (2024)
Projected traffic26,130 by 2044
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 29 N over Rp IS229N to US59N built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Is 29 N over Rp IS229N to US59N 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 Is 29 N over Rp IS229N to US59N carry?

About 12,443 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Is 29 N over Rp IS229N to US59N?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Is 29 N over Rp IS229N to US59N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.