US Bridges

Mo 291 S over Is 49

Good

Cass County, Missouri · S 5 T 41 N R 31 W · Structure no. 34687

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,604
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 291 S over Is 49 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 291 S over Is 49 in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 7,604 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,067 by 2044. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 291 S
CrossesIs 49
LocationS 5 T 41 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 291
Coordinates38.6606, -94.3688
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,604 (2024)
Projected traffic14,067 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 291 S over Is 49 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 291 S 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 Mo 291 S over Is 49 carry?

About 7,604 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 291 S over Is 49?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 291 S over Is 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.