Rt Y S over Is 44

Fair

Pulaski County, Missouri · S 28 T 36 N R 11 W · Structure no. 578

Built: 1961; 64 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected October 2023
Type: Slab; Concrete Continuous
Length: 221 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 7,450; 2024 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Y S over Is 44 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt Y S over Is 44 in Pulaski County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 7,450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,920 by 2044. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Y S

CrossesIs 44

LocationS 28 T 36 N R 11 W

RouteState Highway 0Y

CountyPulaski County

StateMissouri

Coordinates37.82341, -92.14361

Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionOctober 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourBridge not over waterway

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating56.5 US tons

Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans4

Design loadH 20

Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)

Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)

Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)

Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,450 (2024)

Projected traffic11,920 by 2044

Trucks4%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionOne-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesHighway

Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemYes

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 Rt Y S over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Y 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Y S over Is 44 carry?

About 7,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt Y S over Is 44?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Y S over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.