US Bridges

Rt C S over Is 49

PoorPosted for load

Cass County, Missouri · S 15 T 45 N R 32 W · Structure no. 2008

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,156
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C S over Is 49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt C S over Is 49 in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,156 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,907 by 2044. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRt C S
CrossesIs 49
LocationS 15 T 45 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0C
Coordinates38.7231, -94.45506
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,156 (2024)
Projected traffic1,907 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt C S over Is 49 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Rt C S over Is 49 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt C S over Is 49 carry?

About 1,156 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt C S over Is 49?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C S over Is 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.