US Bridges

Faraon ST E over Is 29

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 11 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 12127

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
279 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,396
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faraon ST E over Is 29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Faraon ST E over Is 29 in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 8,396 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,335 by 2044. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFaraon ST E
CrossesIs 29
LocationS 11 T 57 N R 35 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.76969, -94.79256
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,396 (2024)
Projected traffic11,335 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Faraon ST E over Is 29 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Faraon ST 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Faraon ST E over Is 29 carry?

About 8,396 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Faraon ST E over Is 29?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Faraon ST E over Is 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.