Mo 43 S over Is 44
FairNewton County, Missouri · S 4 T 26 N R 33 W · Structure no. 4397
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 438 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,953
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 43 S over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 43 S over Is 44 in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 9,953 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,906 by 2044. The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 43 S over Is 44 built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 43 S over Is 44 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 Mo 43 S over Is 44 carry?
About 9,953 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is Mo 43 S over Is 44?
The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 43 S over Is 44?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.