US Bridges

Elmwood RD S over Is 29

Good

Holt County, Missouri · S 18 T 62 N R 39 W · Structure no. 1600

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmwood RD S over Is 29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elmwood RD S 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 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2044. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesElmwood RD S
CrossesIs 29
LocationS 18 T 62 N R 39 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.18685, -95.34237
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic78 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Elmwood RD S over Is 29 built?

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

What condition is Elmwood RD S 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Elmwood RD S over Is 29 carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elmwood RD S over Is 29?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Elmwood RD S over Is 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.