Mo 291 S over Is 470
FairJackson County, Missouri · S 29 T 48 N R 31 W · Structure no. 1802
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 273 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,030
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 291 S over Is 470 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 291 S over Is 470 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 12,030 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,241 by 2044. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 291 S over Is 470 built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 291 S over Is 470 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 Mo 291 S over Is 470 carry?
About 12,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Mo 291 S over Is 470?
The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 291 S over Is 470?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.