US Bridges

US 50 W over Bear CR

Fair

Johnson County, Missouri · S 15 T 46 N R 25 W · Structure no. 6580

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,909
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 W over Bear CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 W over Bear CR in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 67 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 5 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 8,909 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,591 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50 W
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 15 T 46 N R 25 W
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyJohnson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.77282, -93.66788
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,909 (2024)
Projected traffic15,591 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 W over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 50 W over Bear 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 W over Bear CR carry?

About 8,909 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 50 W over Bear CR?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 W over Bear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.