US Bridges

Is 29 N over US 69

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 2 T 50 N R 33 W · Structure no. 6458

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50,873
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 29 N over US 69 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 29 N over US 69 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 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 50,873 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,571 by 2044. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 29 N
CrossesUS 69
LocationS 2 T 50 N R 33 W
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates39.18049, -94.58559
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,873 (2024)
Projected traffic91,571 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 29 N over US 69 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 US 69 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 Is 29 N over US 69 carry?

About 50,873 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Is 29 N over US 69?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Is 29 N over US 69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.