US Bridges

Is 49 S over Mo 96

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 5 T 28 N R 31 W · Structure no. 2980

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,388
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 49 S over Mo 96 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Is 49 S over Mo 96 in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6,388 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,498 by 2044. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 49 S
CrossesMo 96
LocationS 5 T 28 N R 31 W
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates37.1789, -94.33361
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,388 (2024)
Projected traffic11,498 by 2044
Trucks36%
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 49 S over Mo 96 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 49 S over Mo 96 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 2023.

How much traffic does Is 49 S over Mo 96 carry?

About 6,388 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Is 49 S over Mo 96?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Is 49 S over Mo 96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.