US Bridges

Is 29 S over US 36

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 14 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 152

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,784
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 29 S over US 36 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 29 S over US 36 in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 67 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 5 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 21,784 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,033 by 2044. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 29 S
CrossesUS 36
LocationS 14 T 57 N R 35 W
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates39.74932, -94.78972
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,784 (2024)
Projected traffic37,033 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 29 S over US 36 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Is 29 S over 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 Is 29 S over US 36 carry?

About 21,784 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Is 29 S over US 36?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Is 29 S over US 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.