US Bridges

Rt N E over Meramec Rvr

Fair

Crawford County, Missouri · S 21 T 39 N R 2 W · Structure no. 2829

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
363 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,103
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N E over Meramec Rvr is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Rt N E over Meramec Rvr in Crawford 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 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 1,103 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,544 by 2044. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesRt N E
CrossesMeramec Rvr
LocationS 21 T 39 N R 2 W
RouteState Highway 0N
CountyCrawford County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.08135, -91.14991
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,103 (2024)
Projected traffic1,544 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt N E over Meramec Rvr built?

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

What condition is Rt N E over Meramec Rvr 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rt N E over Meramec Rvr carry?

About 1,103 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Rt N E over Meramec Rvr?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N E over Meramec Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.