US Bridges

Mo 273 S over Is 29

Good

Platte County, Missouri · S 23 T 53 N R 35 W · Structure no. 36348

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,094
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 273 S over Is 29 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 273 S over Is 29 in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 5,094 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,679 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMo 273 S
CrossesIs 29
LocationS 23 T 53 N R 35 W
RouteState Highway 273
Coordinates39.3855, -94.78936
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,094 (2024)
Projected traffic9,679 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 273 S over Is 29 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 273 S over Is 29 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 273 S over Is 29 carry?

About 5,094 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 273 S over Is 29?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 273 S over Is 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.