Gene Field RD E over Is 29
PoorPosted for loadBuchanan County, Missouri · S 2 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 509
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 234 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,186
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gene Field RD E over Is 29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gene Field RD E over Is 29 in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,186 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,701 by 2044. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gene Field RD E over Is 29 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gene Field RD E over Is 29 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Gene Field RD E over Is 29 carry?
About 7,186 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Gene Field RD E over Is 29?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Gene Field RD E over Is 29?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.