US Bridges

Overpass RD E over Is 49

GoodPosted for load

Cass County, Missouri · S 36 T 45 N R 32 W · Structure no. 1981

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Overpass RD E over Is 49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Overpass RD E over Is 49 in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 261 by 2044. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOverpass RD E
CrossesIs 49
LocationS 36 T 45 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.67084, -94.40902
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic261 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Overpass RD E over Is 49 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Overpass RD 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 Overpass RD E over Is 49 carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Overpass RD E over Is 49?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Overpass RD E over Is 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.