US Bridges

Is 49 N over US 71

Fair

McDonald County, Missouri · S 10 T 21 N R 32 W · Structure no. 36350

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,486
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 49 N over US 71 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 49 N over US 71 in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 6,486 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,351 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 49 N
CrossesUS 71
LocationS 10 T 21 N R 32 W
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates36.56607, -94.38219
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,486 (2024)
Projected traffic11,351 by 2044
Trucks25%
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 49 N over US 71 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 49 N over US 71 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 Is 49 N over US 71 carry?

About 6,486 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Is 49 N over US 71?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Is 49 N over US 71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.