US Bridges

Is 49 S over US 60

Good

Newton County, Missouri · S 34 T 25 N R 32 W · Structure no. 11744

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,385
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 49 S over US 60 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 49 S over US 60 in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 9,385 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,362 by 2044. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesIs 49 S
CrossesUS 60
LocationS 34 T 25 N R 32 W
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates36.84018, -94.4156
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,385 (2024)
Projected traffic17,362 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 49 S over US 60 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 49 S over US 60 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Is 49 S over US 60 carry?

About 9,385 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Is 49 S over US 60?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Is 49 S over US 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.