Desoto LN over Bear CR
GoodAdair County, Missouri · S 31 T 62 N R 14 W · Structure no. 20443
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Desoto LN over Bear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Desoto LN over Bear CR in Adair County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Desoto LN over Bear CR built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Desoto LN over Bear CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Desoto LN over Bear CR carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Desoto LN over Bear CR?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Desoto LN over Bear CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.