US Bridges

Is 29 N over Rp US169S to IS29S US 1

Poor

Clay County, Missouri · S 34 T 51 N R 33 W · Structure no. 6456

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
57,469
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 29 N over Rp US169S to IS29S US 1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 29 N over Rp US169S to IS29S US 1 in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 68 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 57,469 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,444 by 2044. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIs 29 N
CrossesRp US169S to IS29S US 1
LocationS 34 T 51 N R 33 W
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates39.18465, -94.5924
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,469 (2024)
Projected traffic103,444 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 29 N over Rp US169S to IS29S US 1 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Is 29 N over Rp US169S to IS29S US 1 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Is 29 N over Rp US169S to IS29S US 1 carry?

About 57,469 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Is 29 N over Rp US169S to IS29S US 1?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Is 29 N over Rp US169S to IS29S US 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.