US Bridges

Lasalle Ave over Ditch 2

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 11 T 31 N R 13 E · Structure no. 35192

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lasalle Ave over Ditch 2 is a concrete culvert carrying Lasalle Ave over Ditch 2 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLasalle Ave
CrossesDitch 2
LocationS 11 T 31 N R 13 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.38199, -89.58049
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2024)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lasalle Ave over Ditch 2 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lasalle Ave over Ditch 2 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 Lasalle Ave over Ditch 2 carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lasalle Ave over Ditch 2?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lasalle Ave over Ditch 2?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.