US Bridges

Mo 249 N over Is 49 Is 49

Good

Jasper County, Missouri · S 16 T 27 N R 32 W · Structure no. 11923

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,587
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 249 N over Is 49 Is 49 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 249 N over Is 49 Is 49 in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 11,587 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,857 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 249 N
CrossesIs 49 Is 49
LocationS 16 T 27 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 249
Coordinates37.06449, -94.42702
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,587 (2024)
Projected traffic20,857 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mo 249 N over Is 49 Is 49 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 249 N over Is 49 Is 49 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 249 N over Is 49 Is 49 carry?

About 11,587 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 249 N over Is 49 Is 49?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 249 N over Is 49 Is 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.