US Bridges

Old HWY 141 over Romaine CR

Good

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 664 T 43 N R 5 E · Structure no. 14289

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 141 over Romaine CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old HWY 141 over Romaine CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 91 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOld HWY 141
CrossesRomaine CR
LocationS 664 T 43 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 141
Coordinates38.46338, -90.42423
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic85 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Old HWY 141 over Romaine CR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Old HWY 141 over Romaine CR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Old HWY 141 over Romaine CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 141 over Romaine CR?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 141 over Romaine CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.