US Bridges

Independence Ave W over Is 29

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 33 T 50 N R 33 W · Structure no. 6505

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
287 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,404
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Independence Ave W over Is 29 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Independence Ave W over Is 29 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,404 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,945 by 2044. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIndependence Ave W
CrossesIs 29
LocationS 33 T 50 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.10699, -94.56955
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,404 (2024)
Projected traffic5,945 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Independence Ave W over Is 29 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Independence Ave W over Is 29 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Independence Ave W over Is 29 carry?

About 4,404 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Independence Ave W over Is 29?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Independence Ave W over Is 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.