US Bridges

Is 44 E over Lp 49

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 19 T 27 N R 32 W · Structure no. 34128

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,131
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over Lp 49 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 E over Lp 49 in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 43,131 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,792 by 2044. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesLp 49
LocationS 19 T 27 N R 32 W
RouteInterstate 44
CountyNewton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.04647, -94.47854
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,131 (2024)
Projected traffic79,792 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 E over Lp 49 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 44 E over Lp 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Is 44 E over Lp 49 carry?

About 43,131 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over Lp 49?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 E over Lp 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.