US Bridges

US 59 N over Cst 6th ST

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 17 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 1923

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,293
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 N over Cst 6th ST is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 59 N over Cst 6th 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 5,293 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,146 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 59 N
CrossesCst 6th ST
LocationS 17 T 57 N R 35 W
RouteU.S. Route 59
Coordinates39.74351, -94.85291
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,293 (2024)
Projected traffic7,146 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 US 59 N over Cst 6th ST built?

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

What condition is US 59 N over Cst 6th 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 US 59 N over Cst 6th ST carry?

About 5,293 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 59 N over Cst 6th ST?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 N over Cst 6th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.