Mo 82 E over Bear CR
PoorSt. Clair County, Missouri · S 16 T 38 N R 24 W · Structure no. 3347
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 208 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 803
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 82 E over Bear CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 82 E over Bear CR in St. Clair County, Missouri. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 47 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.
It carries about 803 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2044. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 82 E over Bear CR built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Mo 82 E 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 82 E over Bear CR carry?
About 803 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Mo 82 E over Bear CR?
The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 82 E over Bear CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.