US Bridges

US 36 W over Lp 29

Good

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 17 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 4394

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,751
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 W over Lp 29 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 W over Lp 29 in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 9,751 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,577 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

CarriesUS 36 W
CrossesLp 29
LocationS 17 T 57 N R 35 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
Coordinates39.74934, -94.84796
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,751 (2024)
Projected traffic16,577 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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 US 36 W over Lp 29 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 W over Lp 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 W over Lp 29 carry?

About 9,751 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 36 W over Lp 29?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 W over Lp 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.