US Bridges

Rt N E over Is 44

Fair

Crawford County, Missouri · S 34 T 40 N R 3 W · Structure no. 1450

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,263
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N E over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt N E over Is 44 in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 57 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,263 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,168 by 2044. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesRt N E
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 34 T 40 N R 3 W
RouteState Highway 0N
CountyCrawford County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.15872, -91.24387
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,263 (2024)
Projected traffic3,168 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt N E over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Rt N E over Is 44 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Rt N E over Is 44 carry?

About 2,263 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt N E over Is 44?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N E over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.