US Bridges

Ely ST over Bear CR

Good

Marion County, Missouri · S 28 T 57 N R 4 W · Structure no. 35551

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ely ST over Bear CR is a steel other carrying Ely ST over Bear CR in Marion County, Missouri. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEly ST
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 28 T 57 N R 4 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.7025, -91.3575
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic88 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ely ST over Bear CR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ely 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 Ely ST over Bear CR carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ely ST over Bear CR?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ely ST over Bear CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.