US Bridges

Is 29 S over Rock CR

Fair

Atchison County, Missouri · S 16 T 64 N R 41 W · Structure no. 2360

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,541
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 29 S over Rock CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 29 S over Rock CR in Atchison County, Missouri. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 52 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 8,541 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,936 by 2044. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 29 S
CrossesRock CR
LocationS 16 T 64 N R 41 W
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates40.36374, -95.52597
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,541 (2024)
Projected traffic17,936 by 2044
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 29 S over Rock CR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Is 29 S over Rock CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Is 29 S over Rock CR carry?

About 8,541 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Is 29 S over Rock CR?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Is 29 S over Rock CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.