US 169 S over Is 29
FairPosted for loadBuchanan County, Missouri · S 26 T 58 N R 35 W · Structure no. 789
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 301 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,230
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 169 S over Is 29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 S over Is 29 in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,230 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,411 by 2044. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US 169 S over Is 29 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is US 169 S over Is 29 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 US 169 S over Is 29 carry?
About 6,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 169 S over Is 29?
The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns US 169 S over Is 29?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.