US Bridges

Mo 116 E over Is 29

Good

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 23 T 55 N R 35 W · Structure no. 36180

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
676
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 116 E over Is 29 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 116 E over Is 29 in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 676 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 879 by 2044. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMo 116 E
CrossesIs 29
LocationS 23 T 55 N R 35 W
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates39.55635, -94.78801
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic676 (2024)
Projected traffic879 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 116 E over Is 29 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 116 E over Is 29 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 116 E over Is 29 carry?

About 676 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 116 E over Is 29?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 116 E over Is 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.