US Bridges

Rp US169N to IS29N over US 69

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 34 T 51 N R 33 W · Structure no. 1294

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,312
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp US169N to IS29N over US 69 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rp US169N to IS29N 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 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 13,312 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,962 by 2044. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRp US169N to IS29N
CrossesUS 69
LocationS 34 T 51 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.18114, -94.59321
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,312 (2024)
Projected traffic23,962 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rp US169N to IS29N 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 US169N to IS29N 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 US169N to IS29N over US 69 carry?

About 13,312 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rp US169N to IS29N over US 69?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rp US169N to IS29N over US 69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.