US Bridges

Providence RD over Bear CR

Good

Boone County, Missouri · S 1 T 48 N R 13 W · Structure no. 32428

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
412 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,720
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Providence RD over Bear CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Providence RD over Bear CR in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 15,720 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,510 by 2043. The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesProvidence RD
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 1 T 48 N R 13 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBoone County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.97505, -92.33365
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length412 ft (125.6 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,720 (2023)
Projected traffic27,510 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Providence RD over Bear CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Providence RD 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 Providence RD over Bear CR carry?

About 15,720 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Providence RD over Bear CR?

The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Providence RD over Bear CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.