US Bridges

Rt H E over Is 49

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 13 T 30 N R 31 W · Structure no. 2861

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
581
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H E over Is 49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt H E over Is 49 in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 581 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 872 by 2044. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt H E
CrossesIs 49
LocationS 13 T 30 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates37.33961, -94.2923
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic581 (2024)
Projected traffic872 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rt H E over Is 49 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H E over Is 49 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rt H E over Is 49 carry?

About 581 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Rt H E over Is 49?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H E over Is 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.