US Bridges

Mo 118 E over Is 29

Poor

Holt County, Missouri · S 36 T 62 N R 39 W · Structure no. 1462

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,545
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 118 E over Is 29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 118 E over Is 29 in Holt County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,545 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,309 by 2044. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMo 118 E
CrossesIs 29
LocationS 36 T 62 N R 39 W
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates40.13273, -95.2379
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,545 (2024)
Projected traffic3,309 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Mo 118 E over Is 29 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 118 E over Is 29 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 118 E over Is 29 carry?

About 2,545 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Mo 118 E over Is 29?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 118 E over Is 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.