US Bridges

US 69 S over Missouri Rvr UP RR

Fair

Platte County, Missouri · S 8 T 50 N R 33 W · Structure no. 35042

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,155 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,188
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 S over Missouri Rvr UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 S over Missouri Rvr UP RR in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 13,188 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,057 by 2044. The structure is 2,155 ft (656.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 69 S
CrossesMissouri Rvr UP RR
LocationS 8 T 50 N R 33 W
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyPlatte County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.15845, -94.62427
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,155 ft (656.7 m)
Longest span420 ft (128 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,188 (2024)
Projected traffic25,057 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 S over Missouri Rvr UP RR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 S over Missouri Rvr UP RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 S over Missouri Rvr UP RR carry?

About 13,188 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 69 S over Missouri Rvr UP RR?

The structure is 2,155 ft (656.7 m) long with a longest span of 420 ft (128 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 S over Missouri Rvr UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.