County RD NE 230 over Bear CR
PoorClosed to trafficSt. Clair County, Missouri · S 16 T 38 N R 24 W · Structure no. 19821
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD NE 230 over Bear CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD NE 230 over Bear CR in St. Clair County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD NE 230 over Bear CR built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD NE 230 over Bear CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does County RD NE 230 over Bear CR carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD NE 230 over Bear CR?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns County RD NE 230 over Bear CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.