US Bridges

Rp IS229S to MO759 over Cst Monterey ST BNSF RR

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 17 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 1915

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,002 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
2,771
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp IS229S to MO759 over Cst Monterey ST BNSF RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Rp IS229S to MO759 over Cst Monterey 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 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 2,771 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,711 by 2044. The structure is 1,002 ft (305.4 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 MO759
CrossesCst Monterey ST BNSF RR
LocationS 17 T 57 N R 35 W
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.75359, -94.85575
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,002 ft (305.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,771 (2024)
Projected traffic4,711 by 2044
Trucks18%
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 MO759 over Cst Monterey ST BNSF RR built?

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

What condition is Rp IS229S to MO759 over Cst Monterey 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 MO759 over Cst Monterey ST BNSF RR carry?

About 2,771 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Rp IS229S to MO759 over Cst Monterey ST BNSF RR?

The structure is 1,002 ft (305.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rp IS229S to MO759 over Cst Monterey ST BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.