US Bridges

Is 44 E over Sarah Br

Fair

Webster County, Missouri · S 2 T 31 N R 18 W · Structure no. 36921

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,346
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over Sarah Br is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Is 44 E over Sarah Br in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 16,346 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,240 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesSarah Br
LocationS 2 T 31 N R 18 W
RouteInterstate 44
CountyWebster County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.43562, -92.87657
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,346 (2024)
Projected traffic30,240 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 44 E over Sarah Br built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 44 E over Sarah Br 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Is 44 E over Sarah Br carry?

About 16,346 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over Sarah Br?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 E over Sarah Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.