Is 29 S over Platte Rvr Ovrfl
PoorPlatte County, Missouri · S 25 T 53 N R 35 W · Structure no. 6243
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 403 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,026
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 29 S over Platte Rvr Ovrfl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 29 S over Platte Rvr Ovrfl in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 75 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 18,026 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,953 by 2044. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 29 S over Platte Rvr Ovrfl built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Is 29 S over Platte Rvr Ovrfl 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 Is 29 S over Platte Rvr Ovrfl carry?
About 18,026 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Is 29 S over Platte Rvr Ovrfl?
The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Is 29 S over Platte Rvr Ovrfl?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.