US Bridges

Bloomfield RD over Cape LA Croix CR

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2199 T 31 N R 13 E · Structure no. 14541

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bloomfield RD over Cape LA Croix CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bloomfield RD over Cape LA Croix CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,750 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBloomfield RD
CrossesCape LA Croix CR
LocationS 2199 T 31 N R 13 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.29909, -89.55189
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2024)
Projected traffic6,750 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Bloomfield RD over Cape LA Croix CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bloomfield RD over Cape LA Croix 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Bloomfield RD over Cape LA Croix CR carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bloomfield RD over Cape LA Croix CR?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Bloomfield RD over Cape LA Croix CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.