US Bridges

US 59 N over Is 29

Good

Holt County, Missouri · S 35 T 60 N R 37 W · Structure no. 1157

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
296
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 N over Is 29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 N over Is 29 in Holt County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 57 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2044. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 59 N
CrossesIs 29
LocationS 35 T 60 N R 37 W
RouteU.S. Route 59
Coordinates39.9747, -95.01575
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2024)
Projected traffic385 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 59 N over Is 29 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US 59 N over Is 29 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 N over Is 29 carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 59 N over Is 29?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 N over Is 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.