US Bridges

Or 49 S over Grand Rvr

Good

Cass County, Missouri · S 26 T 45 N R 32 W · Structure no. 36975

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 49 S over Grand Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Or 49 S over Grand Rvr in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 67 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOr 49 S
CrossesGrand Rvr
LocationS 26 T 45 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates38.68998, -94.42726
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2024)
Projected traffic111 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 49 S over Grand Rvr built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 49 S over Grand Rvr 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Or 49 S over Grand Rvr carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Or 49 S over Grand Rvr?

The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Or 49 S over Grand Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.