US Bridges

Klondike RD over Belews CR

Good

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 29 T 41 N R 4 E · Structure no. 35303

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
182
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Klondike RD over Belews CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Klondike RD over Belews CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 182 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesKlondike RD
CrossesBelews CR
LocationS 29 T 41 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 159
Coordinates38.26483, -90.59261
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2023)
Projected traffic364 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Klondike RD over Belews CR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Klondike RD over Belews 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 2025.

How much traffic does Klondike RD over Belews CR carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Klondike RD over Belews CR?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Klondike RD over Belews CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.