US Bridges

Is 44 E over Gasconade Rvr Ovrf

Fair

Laclede County, Missouri · S 14 T 35 N R 14 W · Structure no. 6485

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,870
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over Gasconade Rvr Ovrf is a concrete continuous slab carrying Is 44 E over Gasconade Rvr Ovrf in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 13,870 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,966 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesGasconade Rvr Ovrf
LocationS 14 T 35 N R 14 W
RouteInterstate 44
CountyLaclede County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.76268, -92.44717
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,870 (2024)
Projected traffic24,966 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$977,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 44 E over Gasconade Rvr Ovrf built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Is 44 E over Gasconade Rvr Ovrf 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 E over Gasconade Rvr Ovrf carry?

About 13,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over Gasconade Rvr Ovrf?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 E over Gasconade Rvr Ovrf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.