US Bridges

Mo 144 E over Janca CR

Fair

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 9 T 36 N R 7 E · Structure no. 2394

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 144 E over Janca CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 144 E over Janca CR in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 206 by 2044. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMo 144 E
CrossesJanca CR
LocationS 9 T 36 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 144
Coordinates37.84357, -90.2669
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2024)
Projected traffic206 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 144 E over Janca CR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 144 E over Janca CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 144 E over Janca CR carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 144 E over Janca CR?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 144 E over Janca CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.