US Bridges

Rt Y E over Bear CR

Good

Warren County, Missouri · S 30 T 47 N R 4 W · Structure no. 8294

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Y E over Bear CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Y E over Bear CR in Warren County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesRt Y E
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 30 T 47 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 0Y
Coordinates38.80528, -91.41551
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Y E over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Rt Y 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Y E over Bear CR carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Rt Y E over Bear CR?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Y E over Bear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.