Is 44 W over Freistatt Br
FairLawrence County, Missouri · S 5 T 27 N R 27 W · Structure no. 678
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 149 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,527
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 44 W over Freistatt Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 W over Freistatt Br in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 62 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 16,527 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,401 by 2044. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 44 W over Freistatt Br built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Is 44 W over Freistatt Br 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Is 44 W over Freistatt Br carry?
About 16,527 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is Is 44 W over Freistatt Br?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Is 44 W over Freistatt Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.