US Bridges

Rt Dd E over Bear CR

Good

Johnson County, Missouri · S 29 T 46 N R 25 W · Structure no. 35638

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,874
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Dd E over Bear CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt Dd E over Bear CR in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,874 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,005 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRt Dd E
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 29 T 46 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 0DD
Coordinates38.74414, -93.69412
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,874 (2024)
Projected traffic6,005 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Dd E over Bear CR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Dd E over Bear 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Dd E over Bear CR carry?

About 3,874 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt Dd E over Bear CR?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Dd E over Bear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.