US Bridges

US 69 N over Fishing Rvr

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 18 T 52 N R 30 W · Structure no. 34959

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
315 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,818
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 N over Fishing Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 69 N over Fishing Rvr in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7,818 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,509 by 2044. The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 69 N
CrossesFishing Rvr
LocationS 18 T 52 N R 30 W
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates39.32009, -94.313
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length315 ft (95.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,818 (2024)
Projected traffic12,509 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 N over Fishing Rvr built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 N over Fishing Rvr 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 69 N over Fishing Rvr carry?

About 7,818 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 69 N over Fishing Rvr?

The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 N over Fishing Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.