US Bridges

220th Road over Bear CR

Good

Worth County, Missouri · S 26 T 65 N R 32 W · Structure no. 30063

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

220th Road over Bear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 220th Road over Bear CR in Worth County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries220th Road
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 26 T 65 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 97
Coordinates40.40116, -94.47452
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 220th Road over Bear CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 220th Road 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 220th Road over Bear CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 220th Road over Bear CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 220th Road over Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.