Blue Ridge RD over Bear CR
FairBoone County, Missouri · S 31 T 49 N R 12 W · Structure no. 15429
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Ridge RD over Bear CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Blue Ridge RD over Bear CR in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,838 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ridge RD over Bear CR built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge RD over Bear CR 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Blue Ridge RD over Bear CR carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge RD over Bear CR?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge RD over Bear CR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.