US Bridges

Rp US36E to IS229N over Mo 759

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 20 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 3191

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,869
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp US36E to IS229N over Mo 759 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rp US36E to IS229N over Mo 759 in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 2,869 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,877 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRp US36E to IS229N
CrossesMo 759
LocationS 20 T 57 N R 35 W
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.74794, -94.85611
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,869 (2024)
Projected traffic4,877 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Rp US36E to IS229N over Mo 759 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rp US36E to IS229N over Mo 759 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 Rp US36E to IS229N over Mo 759 carry?

About 2,869 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rp US36E to IS229N over Mo 759?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rp US36E to IS229N over Mo 759?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.