US Bridges

Mo 752 W over Is 229

FairPosted for load

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 34 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 2697

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,842
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 752 W over Is 229 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 752 W over Is 229 in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,842 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,537 by 2044. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 752 W
CrossesIs 229
LocationS 34 T 57 N R 35 W
RouteState Highway 752
CountyBuchanan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.71659, -94.82078
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,842 (2024)
Projected traffic6,537 by 2044
Trucks25%
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 Mo 752 W over Is 229 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 752 W over Is 229 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 752 W over Is 229 carry?

About 4,842 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Mo 752 W over Is 229?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 752 W over Is 229?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.