Mo 156 E over Bear CR
GoodMacon County, Missouri · S 7 T 60 N R 13 W · Structure no. 8333
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 327 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 607
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 156 E over Bear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 156 E over Bear CR in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 62 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 607 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 759 by 2044. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 156 E over Bear CR built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Mo 156 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Mo 156 E over Bear CR carry?
About 607 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Mo 156 E over Bear CR?
The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 156 E over Bear CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.