US Bridges

Is 49 N over Mna RR

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 14 T 35 N R 31 W · Structure no. 2431

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,738
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 49 N over Mna RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 49 N over Mna RR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 7,738 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,542 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 49 N
CrossesMna RR
LocationS 14 T 35 N R 31 W
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates37.80655, -94.31281
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,738 (2024)
Projected traffic13,542 by 2044
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 49 N over Mna RR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 49 N over Mna RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Is 49 N over Mna RR carry?

About 7,738 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is Is 49 N over Mna RR?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Is 49 N over Mna RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.