US Bridges

Is 44 W over Cpkc RR

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 19 T 27 N R 32 W · Structure no. 370

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,697
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 W over Cpkc RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 W over Cpkc RR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 65 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 21,697 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,139 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 44 W
CrossesCpkc RR
LocationS 19 T 27 N R 32 W
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates37.04966, -94.46229
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,697 (2024)
Projected traffic40,139 by 2044
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 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 44 W over Cpkc RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Is 44 W over Cpkc RR 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 W over Cpkc RR carry?

About 21,697 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 W over Cpkc RR?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 W over Cpkc RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.