US 59 S over Is 29
PoorHolt County, Missouri · S 2 T 62 N R 40 W · Structure no. 1596
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 308 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,008
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 S over Is 29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 S over Is 29 in Holt County, Missouri. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 3 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 1,008 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,361 by 2044. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 S over Is 29 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is US 59 S 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 59 S over Is 29 carry?
About 1,008 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 59 S over Is 29?
The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 S over Is 29?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.