US Bridges

Third ST over Pratt ST

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 9 T 39 N R 4 E · Structure no. 16217

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Third ST over Pratt ST is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Third ST over Pratt ST in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesThird ST
CrossesPratt ST
LocationS 9 T 39 N R 4 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.13662, -90.55718
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$499,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Third ST over Pratt ST built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Third ST over Pratt ST 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 2023.

How much traffic does Third ST over Pratt ST carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Third ST over Pratt ST?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Third ST over Pratt ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.