US Bridges

Is 44 E over US 166

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 2 T 26 N R 34 W · Structure no. 6552

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,785
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over US 166 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 E over US 166 in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 69 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 12,785 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,652 by 2044. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesUS 166
LocationS 2 T 26 N R 34 W
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates36.99803, -94.61221
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,785 (2024)
Projected traffic23,652 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 E over US 166 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Is 44 E over US 166 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 US 166 carry?

About 12,785 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over US 166?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 E over US 166?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.