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Is 44 E over UP RR

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Franklin County, Missouri · S 8 T 43 N R 2 E · Structure no. 4172

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,696
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Is 44 E over UP RR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 27,696 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,162 by 2044. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 8 T 43 N R 2 E
RouteInterstate 44
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.48642, -90.81061
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,696 (2024)
Projected traffic58,162 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Is 44 E over UP RR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 44 E over UP RR 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 Is 44 E over UP RR carry?

About 27,696 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over UP RR?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 E over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.