US Bridges

N Blue Pride DR over Frene CR

FairPosted for load

Gasconade County, Missouri · S 35 T 44 N R 5 W · Structure no. 18617

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Blue Pride DR over Frene CR is a concrete slab carrying N Blue Pride DR over Frene CR in Gasconade County, Missouri. It was built in 1968, 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesN Blue Pride DR
CrossesFrene CR
LocationS 35 T 44 N R 5 W
RouteCity Street 193
Coordinates38.68994, -91.44526
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic420 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 N Blue Pride DR over Frene CR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Blue Pride DR over Frene 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does N Blue Pride DR over Frene CR carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Blue Pride DR over Frene CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N Blue Pride DR over Frene CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.