Is 29 N over US 169
FairBuchanan County, Missouri · S 26 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 6
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 157 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,666
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 29 N over US 169 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 29 N over US 169 in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 67 years old, older 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 19,666 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,432 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 29 N over US 169 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Is 29 N over US 169 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Is 29 N over US 169 carry?
About 19,666 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Is 29 N over US 169?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Is 29 N over US 169?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.