US Bridges

Rt Y S over Big Rvr

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 3 T 40 N R 3 E · Structure no. 11959

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
572 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,056
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Y S over Big Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Y S over Big Rvr in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,056 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,901 by 2044. The structure is 572 ft (174.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRt Y S
CrossesBig Rvr
LocationS 3 T 40 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 0Y
Coordinates38.23288, -90.68572
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length572 ft (174.3 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,056 (2024)
Projected traffic1,901 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt Y S over Big Rvr built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Y S over Big 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 Y S over Big Rvr carry?

About 1,056 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt Y S over Big Rvr?

The structure is 572 ft (174.3 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Y S over Big Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.