US Bridges

Lake Blvd E over Is 229 Is 229

FairPosted for load

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 29 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 1812

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,486
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Blvd E over Is 229 Is 229 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lake Blvd E over Is 229 Is 229 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,486 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,232 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLake Blvd E
CrossesIs 229 Is 229
LocationS 29 T 57 N R 35 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.73365, -94.84866
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,486 (2024)
Projected traffic3,232 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lake Blvd E over Is 229 Is 229 built?

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

What condition is Lake Blvd E over Is 229 Is 229 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 Lake Blvd E over Is 229 Is 229 carry?

About 2,486 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lake Blvd E over Is 229 Is 229?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Blvd E over Is 229 Is 229?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.