US Bridges

Is 44 W over Pond CR

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 30 T 29 N R 23 W · Structure no. 149

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,406
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 W over Pond CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 W over Pond CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 65 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 19,406 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,079 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 44 W
CrossesPond CR
LocationS 30 T 29 N R 23 W
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates37.18582, -93.49351
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,406 (2024)
Projected traffic30,079 by 2044
Trucks26%
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 W over Pond CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Is 44 W over Pond 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Is 44 W over Pond CR carry?

About 19,406 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 W over Pond CR?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 W over Pond CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.