Smiley Lane over Bear CR
GoodBoone County, Missouri · S 30 T 49 N R 12 W · Structure no. 15437
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smiley Lane over Bear CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Smiley Lane over Bear CR in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 875 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 Smiley Lane over Bear CR built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smiley Lane 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Smiley Lane over Bear CR carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Smiley Lane over Bear CR?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Smiley Lane over Bear CR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.