US Bridges

US 169 N over Shared Use Path

Good

Clay County, Missouri · S 26 T 50 N R 33 W · Structure no. 36822

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,786
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 N over Shared Use Path is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 N over Shared Use Path in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 20,786 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,415 by 2044. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 169 N
CrossesShared Use Path
LocationS 26 T 50 N R 33 W
RouteU.S. Route 169
Coordinates39.11692, -94.59064
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,786 (2024)
Projected traffic37,415 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 N over Shared Use Path built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 N over Shared Use Path 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 N over Shared Use Path carry?

About 20,786 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 169 N over Shared Use Path?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 N over Shared Use Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.