US Bridges

Mo 30 E over Is 44

Good

Franklin County, Missouri · S 35 T 42 N R 1 W · Structure no. 1699

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,201
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 30 E over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 30 E over Is 44 in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 53 years old, older 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 7,201 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,682 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMo 30 E
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 35 T 42 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates38.34353, -90.9938
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,201 (2024)
Projected traffic13,682 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Mo 30 E over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Mo 30 E over Is 44 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 30 E over Is 44 carry?

About 7,201 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mo 30 E over Is 44?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 30 E over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.