US Bridges

Is 49 N over S Grand Rvr

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 27 T 43 N R 31 W · Structure no. 2294

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
807 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,458
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 49 N over S Grand Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 49 N over S Grand Rvr in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 55 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 10,458 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,302 by 2044. The structure is 807 ft (246 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIs 49 N
CrossesS Grand Rvr
LocationS 27 T 43 N R 31 W
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates38.48958, -94.34115
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length807 ft (246 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,458 (2024)
Projected traffic18,302 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 49 N over S Grand Rvr built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Is 49 N over S Grand Rvr 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 S Grand Rvr carry?

About 10,458 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Is 49 N over S Grand Rvr?

The structure is 807 ft (246 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Is 49 N over S Grand Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.