US Bridges

Mo 9 N over US 69

Poor

Platte County, Missouri · S 4 T 50 N R 33 W · Structure no. 1701

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,545
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 9 N over US 69 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 9 N over US 69 in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 56 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 4 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 6,545 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,417 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 9 N
CrossesUS 69
LocationS 4 T 50 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates39.16677, -94.61306
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,545 (2024)
Projected traffic13,417 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 9 N over US 69 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Mo 9 N over US 69 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 Mo 9 N over US 69 carry?

About 6,545 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mo 9 N over US 69?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 9 N over US 69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.