US Bridges

US 169 S over Access Bridge BNSF RR

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 11 T 50 N R 33 W · Structure no. 3801

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,055 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,270
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 S over Access Bridge BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 S over Access Bridge BNSF RR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 50 years old, older 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 19,270 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,686 by 2044. The structure is 1,055 ft (321.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 169 S
CrossesAccess Bridge BNSF RR
LocationS 11 T 50 N R 33 W
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyClay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.15538, -94.58816
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,055 ft (321.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,270 (2024)
Projected traffic34,686 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 169 S over Access Bridge BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 169 S over Access Bridge BNSF 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 169 S over Access Bridge BNSF RR carry?

About 19,270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 169 S over Access Bridge BNSF RR?

The structure is 1,055 ft (321.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 S over Access Bridge BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.