US Bridges

Beamer LN S over Is 44

Fair

Crawford County, Missouri · S 34 T 39 N R 5 W · Structure no. 1742

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beamer LN S over Is 44 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Beamer LN S over Is 44 in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2044. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBeamer LN S
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 34 T 39 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.05012, -91.45874
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2024)
Projected traffic193 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Beamer LN S over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beamer LN S 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 Beamer LN S over Is 44 carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Beamer LN S over Is 44?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Beamer LN S over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.