US Bridges

Rt a E over Beam Br

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2224 T 30 N R 12 E · Structure no. 33210

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
778
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over Beam Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rt a E over Beam Br in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 778 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,206 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt a E
CrossesBeam Br
LocationS 2224 T 30 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates37.25715, -89.7537
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic778 (2024)
Projected traffic1,206 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt a E over Beam Br built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a E over Beam 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt a E over Beam Br carry?

About 778 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt a E over Beam Br?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over Beam Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.