FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IS 49 S

Carrying IS 49 S over S GRAND RVR

S 27 T 43 N R 31 W, Cass, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IS 49 S

The IS 49 S bridge in Cass, Missouri carries IS 49 S over S GRAND RVR. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2017, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 246.0 meters (807 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,844 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How IS 49 S compares

▲ 5.0
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Top 33%
Higher load rating than 67% of Missouri bridges
377
Bridges in Cass · 30 in Poor condition
IS 49 S 38.7 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
11.5
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
38.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Last Reconstructed
2017
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
246.0 m (807 ft)
Deck Width
12.4 m (41 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10,844 vehicles/day
Structure Number
2293

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IS 49 S is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare IS 49 S against other structures in Cass and across Missouri. Missouri bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for IS 49 S?

IS 49 S in Cass, Missouri has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IS 49 S inspected?

IS 49 S's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10,844 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IS 49 S is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for IS 49 S?

IS 49 S has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IS 49 S?

IS 49 S is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is IS 49 S and does age affect safety?

IS 49 S was built in 1970, making it 56 years old and last reconstructed in 2017.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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