US Bridges

US 169 N over Cst NW 68th ST

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 22 T 51 N R 33 W · Structure no. 3584

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,673
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 N over Cst NW 68th ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 N over Cst NW 68th ST in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 27,673 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,811 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 169 N
CrossesCst NW 68th ST
LocationS 22 T 51 N R 33 W
RouteU.S. Route 169
Coordinates39.21744, -94.58927
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,673 (2024)
Projected traffic49,811 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 N over Cst NW 68th ST built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 N over Cst NW 68th ST 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 N over Cst NW 68th ST carry?

About 27,673 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 169 N over Cst NW 68th ST?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 N over Cst NW 68th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.