US Bridges

Or 44 E over Gasconade Rvr

Good

Laclede County, Missouri · S 15 T 35 N R 14 W · Structure no. 35805

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
706 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
381
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 44 E over Gasconade Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 44 E over Gasconade Rvr in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 381 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 572 by 2044. The structure is 706 ft (215.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOr 44 E
CrossesGasconade Rvr
LocationS 15 T 35 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 44
Coordinates37.75978, -92.45243
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length706 ft (215.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic381 (2024)
Projected traffic572 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 44 E over Gasconade Rvr built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 44 E over Gasconade Rvr 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 Or 44 E over Gasconade Rvr carry?

About 381 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Or 44 E over Gasconade Rvr?

The structure is 706 ft (215.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 44 E over Gasconade Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.