US Bridges

Is 44 E over Winsel CR

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 34 T 41 N R 2 W · Structure no. 6342

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,085
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over Winsel CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 E over Winsel CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 72 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 19,085 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,079 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesWinsel CR
LocationS 34 T 41 N R 2 W
RouteInterstate 44
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.24917, -91.13511
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,085 (2024)
Projected traffic40,079 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 44 E over Winsel CR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Is 44 E over Winsel CR 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 Is 44 E over Winsel CR carry?

About 19,085 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over Winsel CR?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 E over Winsel CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.