US Bridges

Is 44 E over Mo 86 Mo 43

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 26 T 27 N R 33 W · Structure no. 6555

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
289 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,730
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over Mo 86 Mo 43 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 E over Mo 86 Mo 43 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 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 17,730 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,801 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 E
CrossesMo 86 Mo 43
LocationS 26 T 27 N R 33 W
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates37.03613, -94.51504
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.
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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 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 (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,730 (2024)
Projected traffic32,801 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 Mo 86 Mo 43 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 Mo 86 Mo 43 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 Mo 86 Mo 43 carry?

About 17,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

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

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 E over Mo 86 Mo 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.