US Bridges

Is 44 W over Mo 43 Mo 86

Poor

Newton County, Missouri · S 26 T 27 N R 33 W · Structure no. 6554

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
289 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,403
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 W over Mo 43 Mo 86 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 W over Mo 43 Mo 86 in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 25,403 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,996 by 2044. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 44 W
CrossesMo 43 Mo 86
LocationS 26 T 27 N R 33 W
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates37.03644, -94.51493
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,403 (2024)
Projected traffic46,996 by 2044
Trucks32%
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 W over Mo 43 Mo 86 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Is 44 W over Mo 43 Mo 86 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Is 44 W over Mo 43 Mo 86 carry?

About 25,403 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 W over Mo 43 Mo 86?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 W over Mo 43 Mo 86?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.