US Bridges

Rp IS229N to MO759 over Rp to US 36

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 20 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 12090

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,406
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp IS229N to MO759 over Rp to US 36 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rp IS229N to MO759 over Rp to US 36 in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,406 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,090 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRp IS229N to MO759
CrossesRp to US 36
LocationS 20 T 57 N R 35 W
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.74846, -94.85317
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJuly 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 rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,406 (2024)
Projected traffic4,090 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Rp IS229N to MO759 over Rp to US 36 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rp IS229N to MO759 over Rp to US 36 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rp IS229N to MO759 over Rp to US 36 carry?

About 2,406 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Rp IS229N to MO759 over Rp to US 36?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rp IS229N to MO759 over Rp to US 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.