Rt M S over Meramec Rvr
GoodCrawford County, Missouri · S 23 T 36 N R 5 W · Structure no. 9792
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 283 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 166
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt M S over Meramec Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M S over Meramec Rvr in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 77 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 166 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2044. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 M S over Meramec Rvr built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Rt M S over Meramec Rvr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Rt M S over Meramec Rvr carry?
About 166 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Rt M S over Meramec Rvr?
The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Rt M S over Meramec Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.