US Bridges

W Fairview Ave E over Is 49

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 8 T 28 N R 31 W · Structure no. 2985

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
289 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,654
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Fairview Ave E over Is 49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Fairview Ave E over Is 49 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 6,654 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,314 by 2044. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesW Fairview Ave E
CrossesIs 49
LocationS 8 T 28 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.15478, -94.33199
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,654 (2024)
Projected traffic10,314 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 W Fairview Ave E over Is 49 built?

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

What condition is W Fairview Ave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does W Fairview Ave E over Is 49 carry?

About 6,654 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is W Fairview Ave E over Is 49?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns W Fairview Ave E over Is 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.