Route 240 Spur/Moniteau Creek Bridge Replacement
Below are details about the replacement of the Missouri Route 240 Spur Bridge over Moniteau Creek in Howard County, near Rocheport. The bridge is nearly 60 years old and has reached a point where replacement is necessary.
Project Details
When:
The project began in January 2023 and was completed May 10, 2023.
Cost:
The contract for the project was awarded for $3,158,997.
Work Taking Place:
Crews replaced the bridge over Moniteau Creek near Rocheport. Replacement is necessary to provide a better and safer bridge for the traveling public.
Traffic Impact:
The road was closed 24 hours a day during construction, but is now open to all traffic.
Project Milestones
On March 1, 2022, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded the contract for the project to E and C Bridge, which submitted the low bid of $3,158,997.
Crews were able to reopen the bridge to all traffic on May 10, 2023, ahead of schedule.