US Bridges

Is 44 W over Bear CR

Fair

Laclede County, Missouri · S 18 T 35 N R 14 W · Structure no. 6435

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,341
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 W over Bear CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 W over Bear CR in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 69 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 5 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 13,341 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,014 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 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
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 18 T 35 N R 14 W
RouteInterstate 44
CountyLaclede County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.76069, -92.51905
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,341 (2024)
Projected traffic24,014 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 44 W over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Is 44 W over Bear CR 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 Bear CR carry?

About 13,341 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 W over Bear CR?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 W over Bear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.