US Bridges

Old Cape RD over Goose CR

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 797 T 31 N R 12 E · Structure no. 19240

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Cape RD over Goose CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Cape RD over Goose CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Cape RD
CrossesGoose CR
LocationS 797 T 31 N R 12 E
RouteCity Street 215
Coordinates37.37939, -89.66313
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2024)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Old Cape RD over Goose CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Cape RD over Goose 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 Old Cape RD over Goose CR carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Cape RD over Goose CR?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Old Cape RD over Goose CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.