US Bridges

Rp US169N to IS29N over US 169

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 34 T 51 N R 33 W · Structure no. 1308

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

About this bridge

Rp US169N to IS29N over US 169 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rp US169N to IS29N over US 169 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 13,312 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,962 by 2044. The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRp US169N to IS29N
CrossesUS 169
LocationS 34 T 51 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.18345, -94.59304
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length388 ft (118.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 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
CarriesThird level (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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rp US169N to IS29N over US 169 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 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rp US169N to IS29N over US 169 carry?

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

How long is Rp US169N to IS29N over US 169?

The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rp US169N to IS29N over US 169?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.