US 61 N over Bear CR
GoodRalls County, Missouri · S 1 T 56 N R 5 W · Structure no. 857
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 201 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,036
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 N over Bear CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 N over Bear CR in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 62 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.
It carries about 10,036 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,068 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 61 N over Bear CR built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is US 61 N 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 61 N over Bear CR carry?
About 10,036 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 61 N over Bear CR?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 N over Bear CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.