US Bridges

Cape Rock DR over Juden CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2199 T 31 N R 13 E · Structure no. 14534

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cape Rock DR over Juden CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Cape Rock DR over Juden CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCape Rock DR
CrossesJuden CR
LocationS 2199 T 31 N R 13 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.33961, -89.49487
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Cape Rock DR over Juden CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cape Rock DR over Juden 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Cape Rock DR over Juden CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cape Rock DR over Juden CR?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Cape Rock DR over Juden CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.