US Bridges

Rp IS229S to Felix over Cst Main ST BNSF RR

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 20 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 1912

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
495 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
609
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp IS229S to Felix over Cst Main ST BNSF RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Rp IS229S to Felix over Cst Main ST BNSF RR 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 609 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,035 by 2044. The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRp IS229S to Felix
CrossesCst Main ST BNSF RR
LocationS 20 T 57 N R 35 W
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.76686, -94.86042
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length495 ft (150.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic609 (2024)
Projected traffic1,035 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 IS229S to Felix over Cst Main ST BNSF RR built?

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

What condition is Rp IS229S to Felix over Cst Main ST BNSF RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rp IS229S to Felix over Cst Main ST BNSF RR carry?

About 609 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rp IS229S to Felix over Cst Main ST BNSF RR?

The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rp IS229S to Felix over Cst Main ST BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.