US Bridges

Rt Yy E over Is 29

FairPosted for load

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 14 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 3

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,564
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Yy E over Is 29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Yy E over Is 29 in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 67 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 5,564 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,511 by 2044. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRt Yy E
CrossesIs 29
LocationS 14 T 57 N R 35 W
RouteState Highway 0YY
Coordinates39.75526, -94.79035
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,564 (2024)
Projected traffic7,511 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Yy E over Is 29 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Rt Yy E over Is 29 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 Rt Yy E over Is 29 carry?

About 5,564 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt Yy E over Is 29?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Yy E over Is 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.