US Bridges

Rt P E over Bonne Femme CR

Fair

Howard County, Missouri · S 28 T 49 N R 16 W · Structure no. 523

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P E over Bonne Femme CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt P E over Bonne Femme CR in Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 64 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt P E
CrossesBonne Femme CR
LocationS 28 T 49 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 0P
Coordinates39.01699, -92.73003
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic750 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 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 Rt P E over Bonne Femme CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Rt P E over Bonne Femme CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does Rt P E over Bonne Femme CR carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt P E over Bonne Femme CR?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt P E over Bonne Femme CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.