US Bridges

Bartok RD over Lewis CR

PoorPosted for load

Linn County, Missouri · S 19 T 58 N R 21 W · Structure no. 20287

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bartok RD over Lewis CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bartok RD over Lewis CR in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 85 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBartok RD
CrossesLewis CR
LocationS 19 T 58 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 254
Coordinates39.82924, -93.29411
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$272,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bartok RD over Lewis CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Bartok RD over Lewis CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Bartok RD over Lewis CR carry?

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

How long is Bartok RD over Lewis CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Bartok RD over Lewis CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.