US Bridges

Mo 5 S over Is 44

Good

Laclede County, Missouri · S 11 T 34 N R 16 W · Structure no. 3018

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,949
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 S over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 5 S over Is 44 in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 48 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,949 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,566 by 2044. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMo 5 S
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 11 T 34 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates37.66961, -92.65
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,949 (2024)
Projected traffic34,566 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 5 S over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Mo 5 S over Is 44 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 5 S over Is 44 carry?

About 20,949 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Mo 5 S over Is 44?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 5 S over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.