US Bridges

Is 44 W over BNSF RR

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 5 T 27 N R 29 W · Structure no. 498

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,718
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 W over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 W over BNSF RR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 63 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 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 16,718 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,092 by 2044. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 44 W
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 5 T 27 N R 29 W
RouteInterstate 44
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.07867, -94.11733
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,718 (2024)
Projected traffic30,092 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 44 W over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Is 44 W over BNSF RR 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 W over BNSF RR carry?

About 16,718 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 W over BNSF RR?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 W over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.