US Bridges

Rt N S over Is 44

Fair

Laclede County, Missouri · S 19 T 35 N R 14 W · Structure no. 2392

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
564
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N S over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt N S over Is 44 in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 53 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 564 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 846 by 2044. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt N S
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 19 T 35 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 0N
Coordinates37.75578, -92.50594
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic564 (2024)
Projected traffic846 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 N S over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Rt N S over 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 Rt N S over Is 44 carry?

About 564 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt N S over Is 44?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N S over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.