Jaffa RD over Bear CR
PoorLinn County, Missouri · S 3 T 58 N R 19 W · Structure no. 23477
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jaffa RD over Bear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jaffa RD over Bear CR in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 3 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.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jaffa RD over Bear CR built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jaffa RD over Bear 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Jaffa RD over Bear CR carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Jaffa RD over Bear CR?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Jaffa RD over Bear CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.