US Bridges

Bend RD over Meramec Rvr

Good

Franklin County, Missouri · S 23 T 43 N R 2 E · Structure no. 35162

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
471 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bend RD over Meramec Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bend RD over Meramec Rvr in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2043. The structure is 471 ft (143.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBend RD
CrossesMeramec Rvr
LocationS 23 T 43 N R 2 E
RouteCounty Highway 92
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.45948, -90.77147
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length471 ft (143.6 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bend RD over Meramec Rvr built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bend RD 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Bend RD over Meramec Rvr carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bend RD over Meramec Rvr?

The structure is 471 ft (143.6 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bend RD over Meramec Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.