US Bridges

Peculiar Way E over Is 49

Good

Cass County, Missouri · S 9 T 45 N R 32 W · Structure no. 35045

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,374
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peculiar Way E over Is 49 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Peculiar Way E over Is 49 in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,374 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,917 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPeculiar Way E
CrossesIs 49
LocationS 9 T 45 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.73975, -94.47072
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length190 ft (57.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,374 (2024)
Projected traffic3,917 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Peculiar Way E over Is 49 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peculiar Way 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 Peculiar Way E over Is 49 carry?

About 2,374 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Peculiar Way E over Is 49?

The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Peculiar Way E over Is 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.