US Bridges

US 69 S over UP RR

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 1 T 53 N R 30 W · Structure no. 3760

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,241
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 S over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 S over UP RR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5,241 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,124 by 2044. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesUS 69 S
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 1 T 53 N R 30 W
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates39.43612, -94.2296
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,241 (2024)
Projected traffic8,124 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 69 S over UP RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 S over UP RR 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 S over UP RR carry?

About 5,241 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 69 S over UP RR?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 S over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.