US Bridges

Saline RD over Sugar CR

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 16 T 43 N R 5 E · Structure no. 14190

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,650
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saline RD over Sugar CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Saline RD over Sugar CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 55 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,505 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSaline RD
CrossesSugar CR
LocationS 16 T 43 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.47393, -90.4674
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2023)
Projected traffic4,505 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 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 Saline RD over Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Saline RD over Sugar 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 Sugar CR carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Saline RD over Sugar CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Saline RD over Sugar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.