Bu 71 S over Is 49
FairMcDonald County, Missouri · S 20 T 22 N R 32 W · Structure no. 12081
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 386 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,051
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bu 71 S over Is 49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bu 71 S over Is 49 in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 3,051 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,407 by 2044. The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bu 71 S over Is 49 built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bu 71 S over Is 49 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Bu 71 S over Is 49 carry?
About 3,051 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Bu 71 S over Is 49?
The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Bu 71 S over Is 49?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.