US Bridges

Cedar Hill RD over Trib of Big Rvr

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 18 T 42 N R 4 E · Structure no. 17356

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Hill RD over Trib of Big Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Cedar Hill RD over Trib of Big Rvr 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.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCedar Hill RD
CrossesTrib of Big Rvr
LocationS 18 T 42 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 120
Coordinates38.37352, -90.62315
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Cedar Hill RD over Trib of Big Rvr built?

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

What condition is Cedar Hill RD over Trib of 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Cedar Hill RD over Trib of Big Rvr carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Hill RD over Trib of Big Rvr?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Hill RD over Trib of Big Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.