US Bridges

Is 44 E over Is 49 Mo 59

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 9 T 27 N R 31 W · Structure no. 461

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,083
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over Is 49 Mo 59 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 E over Is 49 Mo 59 in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 18,083 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,549 by 2044. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesIs 49 Mo 59
LocationS 9 T 27 N R 31 W
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates37.08174, -94.31236
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,083 (2024)
Projected traffic32,549 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 44 E over Is 49 Mo 59 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Is 44 E over Is 49 Mo 59 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 44 E over Is 49 Mo 59 carry?

About 18,083 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over Is 49 Mo 59?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 E over Is 49 Mo 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.