US Bridges

Elm ST N over Is 44

Good

Laclede County, Missouri · S 22 T 34 N R 16 W · Structure no. 31889

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,196
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm ST N over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm ST N over Is 44 in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 8,196 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,523 by 2044. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesElm ST N
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 22 T 34 N R 16 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.64751, -92.66885
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,196 (2024)
Projected traffic13,523 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm ST N over Is 44 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm ST N 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 Elm ST N over Is 44 carry?

About 8,196 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Elm ST N over Is 44?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Elm ST N over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.