US Bridges

Mo 240 E over Bonne Femme CR

Good

Howard County, Missouri · S 13 T 50 N R 16 W · Structure no. 33326

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,116
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 240 E over Bonne Femme CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 240 E over Bonne Femme CR in Howard 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 5,116 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,651 by 2044. The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 240 E
CrossesBonne Femme CR
LocationS 13 T 50 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 240
CountyHoward County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.13823, -92.66959
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length227 ft (69.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,116 (2024)
Projected traffic6,651 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 240 E over Bonne Femme CR built?

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

What condition is Mo 240 E over Bonne Femme 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 240 E over Bonne Femme CR carry?

About 5,116 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 240 E over Bonne Femme CR?

The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 240 E over Bonne Femme CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.