US Bridges

Red Star RD E over Is 29

Fair

Atchison County, Missouri · S 19 T 65 N R 41 W · Structure no. 2052

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Star RD E over Is 29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Star RD E over Is 29 in Atchison County, Missouri. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2044. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRed Star RD E
CrossesIs 29
LocationS 19 T 65 N R 41 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.43783, -95.57078
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic78 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Red Star RD E over Is 29 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Star RD 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 Red Star RD E over Is 29 carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Red Star RD E over Is 29?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Red Star RD E over Is 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.