US Bridges

Rp IS229S to IS29N over Is 29

FairPosted for load

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 35 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 1269

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
390 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,187
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp IS229S to IS29N over Is 29 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rp IS229S to IS29N over Is 29 in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,187 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,118 by 2044. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRp IS229S to IS29N
CrossesIs 29
LocationS 35 T 57 N R 35 W
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.7089, -94.7884
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,187 (2024)
Projected traffic7,118 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 IS229S to IS29N over Is 29 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Rp IS229S to IS29N 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rp IS229S to IS29N over Is 29 carry?

About 4,187 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rp IS229S to IS29N over Is 29?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rp IS229S to IS29N over Is 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.