US Bridges

Mo 763 S over Bear CR

Good

Boone County, Missouri · S 1 T 48 N R 13 W · Structure no. 4304

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,546
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 763 S over Bear CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 763 S over Bear CR in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 17,546 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,460 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesMo 763 S
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 1 T 48 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 763
Coordinates38.97519, -92.3265
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,546 (2024)
Projected traffic32,460 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 763 S over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 763 S 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 763 S over Bear CR carry?

About 17,546 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 763 S over Bear CR?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 763 S over Bear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.