Rt O E over Meramec Rvr
FairFranklin County, Missouri · S 32 T 43 N R 2 E · Structure no. 1819
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 625 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,799
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt O E over Meramec Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt O E over Meramec Rvr in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 57 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.
It carries about 1,799 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,418 by 2044. The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt O E over Meramec Rvr built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Rt O 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Rt O E over Meramec Rvr carry?
About 1,799 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rt O E over Meramec Rvr?
The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Rt O E over Meramec Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.