US Bridges

Goldman RD over Sandy CR

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 12 T 41 N R 4 E · Structure no. 18905

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goldman RD over Sandy CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Goldman RD over Sandy CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 115 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 5 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGoldman RD
CrossesSandy CR
LocationS 12 T 41 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 173
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.2957, -90.52097
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Goldman RD over Sandy CR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Goldman RD over Sandy 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Goldman RD over Sandy CR carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Goldman RD over Sandy CR?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Goldman RD over Sandy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.