US Bridges

Rp IS229N to MO759 over Mo 759

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 17 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 3192

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
419 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,538
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp IS229N to MO759 over Mo 759 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rp IS229N to MO759 over Mo 759 in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,538 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,315 by 2044. The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRp IS229N to MO759
CrossesMo 759
LocationS 17 T 57 N R 35 W
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.74936, -94.85567
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
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length419 ft (127.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,538 (2024)
Projected traffic4,315 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 IS229N to MO759 over Mo 759 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rp IS229N to MO759 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 IS229N to MO759 over Mo 759 carry?

About 2,538 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Rp IS229N to MO759 over Mo 759?

The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rp IS229N to MO759 over Mo 759?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.