US Bridges

Is 229 N over Cst Hickory ST

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 20 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 1922

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,340
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 229 N over Cst Hickory ST is a concrete continuous slab carrying Is 229 N over Cst Hickory ST 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 9,340 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,878 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 229 N
CrossesCst Hickory ST
LocationS 20 T 57 N R 35 W
RouteInterstate 229
Coordinates39.74557, -94.85345
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,340 (2024)
Projected traffic15,878 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 229 N over Cst Hickory ST built?

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

What condition is Is 229 N over Cst Hickory ST 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 229 N over Cst Hickory ST carry?

About 9,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Is 229 N over Cst Hickory ST?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Is 229 N over Cst Hickory ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.