US Bridges

Mo 2 E over Is 49

Good

Cass County, Missouri · S 4 T 44 N R 31 W · Structure no. 1241

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,571
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 2 E over Is 49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 2 E over Is 49 in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 5,571 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,306 by 2044. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMo 2 E
CrossesIs 49
LocationS 4 T 44 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates38.63764, -94.35319
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,571 (2024)
Projected traffic10,306 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mo 2 E over Is 49 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Mo 2 E over Is 49 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 2 E over Is 49 carry?

About 5,571 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 2 E over Is 49?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 2 E over Is 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.