US Bridges

Mo 249 N over Is 44 Is 44

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 16 T 27 N R 32 W · Structure no. 4132

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,587
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 249 N over Is 44 Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 249 N over Is 44 Is 44 in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 32 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 11,587 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,857 by 2044. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 249 N
CrossesIs 44 Is 44
LocationS 16 T 27 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 249
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.06155, -94.4268
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,587 (2024)
Projected traffic20,857 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 44 Is 44 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Mo 249 N over Is 44 Is 44 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 Mo 249 N over Is 44 Is 44 carry?

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

How long is Mo 249 N over Is 44 Is 44?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 249 N over Is 44 Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.