US Bridges

US 69 S over Mo 9

Good

Platte County, Missouri · S 5 T 50 N R 33 W · Structure no. 2103

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,771
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 S over Mo 9 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 69 S over Mo 9 in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 5,771 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,965 by 2044. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 69 S
CrossesMo 9
LocationS 5 T 50 N R 33 W
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates39.17174, -94.62305
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,771 (2024)
Projected traffic10,965 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US 69 S over Mo 9 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US 69 S over Mo 9 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 69 S over Mo 9 carry?

About 5,771 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 69 S over Mo 9?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 S over Mo 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.