US Bridges

Main ST over Sloans CR

FairPosted for load

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2199 T 31 N R 13 E · Structure no. 14527

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Sloans CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over Sloans CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesSloans CR
LocationS 2199 T 31 N R 13 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.3155, -89.51634
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST over Sloans CR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over Sloans CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST over Sloans CR carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Sloans CR?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Sloans CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.