Rt a E over Is 49
PoorCass County, Missouri · S 24 T 43 N R 31 W · Structure no. 2737
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 245 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,075
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt a E over Is 49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt a E over Is 49 in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.
It carries about 3,075 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,074 by 2044. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt a E over Is 49 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt a E 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Rt a E over Is 49 carry?
About 3,075 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Rt a E over Is 49?
The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Rt a E over Is 49?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.