US Bridges

Rp IS29S to US169S over US 69

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 34 T 51 N R 33 W · Structure no. 1292

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,408
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp IS29S to US169S over US 69 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rp IS29S to US169S over US 69 in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 60 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 5 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 13,408 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,134 by 2044. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRp IS29S to US169S
CrossesUS 69
LocationS 34 T 51 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.18179, -94.59408
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,408 (2024)
Projected traffic24,134 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rp IS29S to US169S over US 69 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Rp IS29S to US169S over US 69 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rp IS29S to US169S over US 69 carry?

About 13,408 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rp IS29S to US169S over US 69?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rp IS29S to US169S over US 69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.