US Bridges

Mo 7 S over Is 49

Good

Cass County, Missouri · S 16 T 44 N R 31 W · Structure no. 37030

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,840
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 7 S over Is 49 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mo 7 S over Is 49 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,840 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,970 by 2044. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMo 7 S
CrossesIs 49
LocationS 16 T 44 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates38.61734, -94.34843
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (63.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,840 (2024)
Projected traffic18,970 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 7 S over Is 49 built?

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

What condition is Mo 7 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 7 S over Is 49 carry?

About 10,840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Mo 7 S over Is 49?

The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 7 S over Is 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.