US Bridges

US 169 S over Cst Harlem RD Cst Ric

Good

Clay County, Missouri · S 26 T 50 N R 33 W · Structure no. 36821

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
896 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
18,260
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 S over Cst Harlem RD Cst Ric is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 169 S over Cst Harlem RD Cst Ric in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,260 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,868 by 2044. The structure is 896 ft (273 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 169 S
CrossesCst Harlem RD Cst Ric
LocationS 26 T 50 N R 33 W
RouteU.S. Route 169
Coordinates39.11684, -94.591
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length896 ft (273 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,260 (2024)
Projected traffic32,868 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 169 S over Cst Harlem RD Cst Ric built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 S over Cst Harlem RD Cst Ric in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does US 169 S over Cst Harlem RD Cst Ric carry?

About 18,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 169 S over Cst Harlem RD Cst Ric?

The structure is 896 ft (273 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 S over Cst Harlem RD Cst Ric?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.