US Bridges

US 69 S over Fishing Rvr

Good

Clay County, Missouri · S 18 T 52 N R 30 W · Structure no. 6318

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,322
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 S over Fishing Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 S over Fishing Rvr in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 71 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,322 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,315 by 2044. The structure is 303 ft (92.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 69 S
CrossesFishing Rvr
LocationS 18 T 52 N R 30 W
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates39.32038, -94.31328
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,322 (2024)
Projected traffic13,315 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 S over Fishing Rvr built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 69 S over Fishing Rvr 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 S over Fishing Rvr carry?

About 8,322 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 69 S over Fishing Rvr?

The structure is 303 ft (92.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 S over Fishing Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.