US Bridges

Is 44 E over BNSF RR

PoorPosted for load

Greene County, Missouri · S 18 T 29 N R 22 W · Structure no. 790

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,275
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 E over BNSF RR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 64 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 17,275 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,776 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 18 T 29 N R 22 W
RouteInterstate 44
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.22094, -93.37581
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,275 (2024)
Projected traffic26,776 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 44 E over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Is 44 E over BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Is 44 E over BNSF RR carry?

About 17,275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over BNSF RR?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 E over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.