US Bridges

Is 49 S over US 54 Mna RR

Poor

Vernon County, Missouri · S 3 T 35 N R 31 W · Structure no. 1474

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
321 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,382
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 49 S over US 54 Mna RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 49 S over US 54 Mna RR in Vernon 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 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 9,382 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,419 by 2044. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 49 S
CrossesUS 54 Mna RR
LocationS 3 T 35 N R 31 W
RouteInterstate 49
CountyVernon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.8464, -94.33644
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,382 (2024)
Projected traffic16,419 by 2044
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 49 S over US 54 Mna RR built?

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

What condition is Is 49 S over US 54 Mna RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Is 49 S over US 54 Mna RR carry?

About 9,382 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is Is 49 S over US 54 Mna RR?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Is 49 S over US 54 Mna RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.