US Bridges

Main ST over Bear CR

GoodPosted for load

Marion County, Missouri · S 28 T 57 N R 4 W · Structure no. 18410

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Bear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over Bear CR in Marion County, Missouri. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 338 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 28 T 57 N R 4 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.70706, -91.35342
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic338 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Main ST 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Main ST over Bear CR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Bear CR?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Bear CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.