US Bridges

Saline RD over Saline CR

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 301 T 43 N R 5 E · Structure no. 14178

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,104
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saline RD over Saline CR is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Saline RD over Saline CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 125 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 3,104 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,277 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSaline RD
CrossesSaline CR
LocationS 301 T 43 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.49139, -90.45967
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,104 (2023)
Projected traffic5,277 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Saline RD over Saline CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Saline RD over Saline 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 Saline RD over Saline CR carry?

About 3,104 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Saline RD over Saline CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Saline RD over Saline CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.