Pawpaw Trl over Bear CR
PoorClosed to trafficSaline County, Missouri · S 21 T 52 N R 19 W · Structure no. 20513
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2018
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pawpaw Trl over Bear CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Pawpaw Trl over Bear CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Pawpaw Trl over Bear CR built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pawpaw Trl 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 March 2018.
How much traffic does Pawpaw Trl over Bear CR carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Pawpaw Trl over Bear CR?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Pawpaw Trl over Bear CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.