US Bridges

Rt a E over Is 29

Fair

Atchison County, Missouri · S 1 T 65 N R 41 W · Structure no. 2050

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over Is 29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt a E over Is 29 in Atchison County, Missouri. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2044. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRt a E
CrossesIs 29
LocationS 1 T 65 N R 41 W
RouteState Highway 0A
CountyAtchison County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.4774, -95.59253
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic780 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Rt a E over Is 29 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a E 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt a E over Is 29 carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt a E over Is 29?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over Is 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.