Rt W S over Cape LA Croix CR
FairCape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 23 T 31 N R 13 E · Structure no. 3253
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 214 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,404
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt W S over Cape LA Croix CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt W S over Cape LA Croix CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 6,404 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,926 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 W S over Cape LA Croix CR built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt W S over Cape LA Croix 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Rt W S over Cape LA Croix CR carry?
About 6,404 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Rt W S over Cape LA Croix CR?
The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Rt W S over Cape LA Croix CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.