Is 44 E over Bear CR
GoodLaclede County, Missouri · S 18 T 35 N R 14 W · Structure no. 6499
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 201 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,380
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 44 E over Bear CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 E over Bear CR in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 53 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 12,380 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,284 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 44 E over Bear CR built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Is 44 E over Bear CR 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 Is 44 E over Bear CR carry?
About 12,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Is 44 E over Bear CR?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Is 44 E over Bear CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.