US Bridges

Rio RD N over Is 44

Fair

Pulaski County, Missouri · S 9 T 35 N R 13 W · Structure no. 2618

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,511
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rio RD N over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rio RD N over Is 44 in Pulaski County, Missouri. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,511 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,267 by 2044. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRio RD N
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 9 T 35 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPulaski County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.77376, -92.36083
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,511 (2024)
Projected traffic2,267 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rio RD N over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rio RD N 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rio RD N over Is 44 carry?

About 1,511 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rio RD N over Is 44?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rio RD N over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.