Rt F S over Meramec Rvr
FairPosted for loadFranklin County, Missouri · S 13 T 43 N R 2 E · Structure no. 1872
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 749 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,314
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt F S over Meramec Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt F S over Meramec Rvr in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,314 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,797 by 2044. The structure is 749 ft (228.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 F S over Meramec Rvr built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt F S 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Rt F S over Meramec Rvr carry?
About 8,314 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Rt F S over Meramec Rvr?
The structure is 749 ft (228.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Rt F S over Meramec Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.