US Bridges

Bern ST over Cookingham DR

GoodPosted for load

Platte County, Missouri · S 22 T 52 N R 34 W · Structure no. 25366

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,623
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bern ST over Cookingham DR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Bern ST over Cookingham DR in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,623 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,884 by 2044. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBern ST
CrossesCookingham DR
LocationS 22 T 52 N R 34 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.30878, -94.70731
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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,623 (2024)
Projected traffic6,884 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bern ST over Cookingham DR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bern ST over Cookingham DR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bern ST over Cookingham DR carry?

About 3,623 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Bern ST over Cookingham DR?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bern ST over Cookingham DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.