US Bridges

Is 49 S over Is 44 Is 44

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 16 T 27 N R 32 W · Structure no. 4133

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,848
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 49 S over Is 44 Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 49 S over Is 44 Is 44 in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, 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 3,848 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,926 by 2044. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 49 S
CrossesIs 44 Is 44
LocationS 16 T 27 N R 32 W
RouteInterstate 49
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.06054, -94.43026
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,848 (2024)
Projected traffic6,926 by 2044
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Is 44 Is 44 built?

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

What condition is Is 49 S 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 Is 49 S over Is 44 Is 44 carry?

About 3,848 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is Is 49 S over Is 44 Is 44?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Is 49 S over Is 44 Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.