US Bridges

Is 49 N over Mna RR

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 5 T 44 N R 13 W · Structure no. 1238

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,950
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 49 N over Mna RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 49 N over Mna RR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 60 years old, older 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 18,950 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,163 by 2044. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 49 N
CrossesMna RR
LocationS 5 T 44 N R 13 W
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates38.6456, -94.36181
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,950 (2024)
Projected traffic33,163 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Is 49 N over Mna RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Is 49 N over Mna 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Is 49 N over Mna RR carry?

About 18,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Is 49 N over Mna RR?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Is 49 N over Mna RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.