US Bridges

Mo 58 E over Is 49

FairPosted for load

Cass County, Missouri · S 7 T 46 N R 32 W · Structure no. 1778

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,273
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 58 E over Is 49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 58 E over Is 49 in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 57 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35,273 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,255 by 2044. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesMo 58 E
CrossesIs 49
LocationS 7 T 46 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates38.81332, -94.50387
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,273 (2024)
Projected traffic65,255 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 58 E over Is 49 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Mo 58 E over Is 49 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 Mo 58 E over Is 49 carry?

About 35,273 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mo 58 E over Is 49?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 58 E over Is 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.