S 156th RD over Bear CR
GoodPolk County, Missouri · S 9 T 31 N R 22 W · Structure no. 35370
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 156th RD over Bear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 156th RD over Bear CR in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 156th RD over Bear CR built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 156th RD 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does S 156th RD over Bear CR carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is S 156th RD over Bear CR?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns S 156th RD over Bear CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.