US Bridges

Is 229 S over Cst Poulin ST Cst Pro

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 5 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 2448

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,117
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 229 S over Cst Poulin ST Cst Pro is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 229 S over Cst Poulin ST Cst Pro in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4,117 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,999 by 2044. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 229 S
CrossesCst Poulin ST Cst Pro
LocationS 5 T 57 N R 35 W
RouteInterstate 229
Coordinates39.77438, -94.86221
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,117 (2024)
Projected traffic6,999 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
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 S over Cst Poulin ST Cst Pro built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 229 S over Cst Poulin ST Cst Pro 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Is 229 S over Cst Poulin ST Cst Pro carry?

About 4,117 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Is 229 S over Cst Poulin ST Cst Pro?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Is 229 S over Cst Poulin ST Cst Pro?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.