US Bridges

Mo 45 S over Bee CR

Good

Platte County, Missouri · S 30 T 53 N R 35 W · Structure no. 3638

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,977
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 45 S over Bee CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 45 S over Bee CR in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 3,977 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,556 by 2044. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesMo 45 S
CrossesBee CR
LocationS 30 T 53 N R 35 W
RouteState Highway 45
Coordinates39.38151, -94.86463
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,977 (2024)
Projected traffic7,556 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 45 S over Bee CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 45 S over Bee 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 45 S over Bee CR carry?

About 3,977 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 45 S over Bee CR?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 45 S over Bee CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.