US Bridges

Rt W E over Is 44

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 23 T 41 N R 2 W · Structure no. 1736

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,496
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W E over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt W 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 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 1,496 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,842 by 2044. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRt W E
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 23 T 41 N R 2 W
RouteState Highway 0W
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.2746, -91.10726
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,496 (2024)
Projected traffic2,842 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 Rt W 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 Rt W 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 October 2023.

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

About 1,496 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rt W E over Is 44?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W E over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.