US Bridges

US 169 S over Mo 152

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 3 T 51 N R 33 W · Structure no. 2955

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,048
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 S over Mo 152 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 S over Mo 152 in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 13,048 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,486 by 2044. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 169 S
CrossesMo 152
LocationS 3 T 51 N R 33 W
RouteU.S. Route 169
Coordinates39.25997, -94.58786
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,048 (2024)
Projected traffic23,486 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US 169 S over Mo 152 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 S over Mo 152 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 US 169 S over Mo 152 carry?

About 13,048 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 169 S over Mo 152?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 S over Mo 152?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.