US Bridges

Rt M E over Is 49

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 3 T 29 N R 31 W · Structure no. 3931

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,460
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Is 49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M E over Is 49 in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,190 by 2044. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRt M E
CrossesIs 49
LocationS 3 T 29 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates37.29613, -94.30343
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,460 (2024)
Projected traffic2,190 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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 Rt M E over Is 49 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M 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 M E over Is 49 carry?

About 1,460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over Is 49?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over Is 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.