US Bridges

Is 44 W over Rt H

Good

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 2 T 27 N R 27 W · Structure no. 36317

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,060
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 W over Rt H is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Is 44 W over Rt H in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,060 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,414 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 44 W
CrossesRt H
LocationS 2 T 27 N R 27 W
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates37.08623, -93.84819
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,060 (2024)
Projected traffic32,414 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 44 W over Rt H built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 44 W over Rt H 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Is 44 W over Rt H carry?

About 17,060 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 W over Rt H?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 W over Rt H?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.