US Bridges

Bloomfield RD over Ramsey Br

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 11 T 30 N R 13 E · Structure no. 29583

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bloomfield RD over Ramsey Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bloomfield RD over Ramsey Br in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBloomfield RD
CrossesRamsey Br
LocationS 11 T 30 N R 13 E
RouteCity Street 113
Coordinates37.28622, -89.58159
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 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 Bloomfield RD over Ramsey Br built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bloomfield RD over Ramsey Br 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 Ramsey Br carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bloomfield RD over Ramsey Br?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Bloomfield RD over Ramsey Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.