US Bridges

US 24 E over Bear CR

Fair

Marion County, Missouri · S 19 T 57 N R 5 W · Structure no. 5747

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,702
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 E over Bear CR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 24 E over Bear CR in Marion County, Missouri. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 91 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,702 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,934 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 24 E
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 19 T 57 N R 5 W
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyMarion County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.72368, -91.50992
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,702 (2024)
Projected traffic8,934 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 24 E over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US 24 E over Bear 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 24 E over Bear CR carry?

About 4,702 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 24 E over Bear CR?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 E over Bear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.