US Bridges

Is 29 N over US 59

Fair

Holt County, Missouri · S 12 T 62 N R 40 W · Structure no. 1599

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,637
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 29 N over US 59 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 29 N over US 59 in Holt County, Missouri. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 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 8,637 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,138 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 29 N
CrossesUS 59
LocationS 12 T 62 N R 40 W
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates40.19394, -95.36048
Functional classRural 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,637 (2024)
Projected traffic18,138 by 2044
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 59 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

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

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

About 8,637 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Is 29 N over US 59?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Is 29 N over US 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.