US Bridges

Is 44 W over US 50

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 28 T 43 N R 1 E · Structure no. 6601

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,563
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 W over US 50 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 W over US 50 in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 67 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 23,563 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,482 by 2044. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 44 W
CrossesUS 50
LocationS 28 T 43 N R 1 E
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates38.43677, -90.91306
Functional classRural 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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,563 (2024)
Projected traffic49,482 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 W over US 50 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Is 44 W over US 50 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 W over US 50 carry?

About 23,563 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 W over US 50?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 W over US 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.