US Bridges

Berry DR over Br of Lewis CR

FairPosted for load

Linn County, Missouri · S 36 T 58 N R 22 W · Structure no. 21272

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berry DR over Br of Lewis CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Berry DR over Br of Lewis CR in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBerry DR
CrossesBr of Lewis CR
LocationS 36 T 58 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 298
CountyLinn County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.79989, -93.31018
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berry DR over Br of Lewis CR built?

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

What condition is Berry DR over Br of Lewis 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 Berry DR over Br of Lewis CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Berry DR over Br of Lewis CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Berry DR over Br of Lewis CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.