US Bridges

E 5th ST over Busch CR

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Missouri · S 1923 T 44 N R 1 E · Structure no. 23967

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 5th ST over Busch CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 5th ST over Busch CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesE 5th ST
CrossesBusch CR
LocationS 1923 T 44 N R 1 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.54094, -90.9774
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 5th ST over Busch CR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 5th ST over Busch CR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does E 5th ST over Busch CR carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E 5th ST over Busch CR?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns E 5th ST over Busch CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.