Rt U E over Bear CR
GoodScotland County, Missouri · S 15 T 64 N R 10 W · Structure no. 6878
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 312
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt U E over Bear CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt U E over Bear CR in Scotland County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 64 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 312 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Rt U E over Bear CR built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Rt U E 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Rt U E over Bear CR carry?
About 312 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Rt U E over Bear CR?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Rt U E over Bear CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.