US Bridges

Vfw DR over Plattin CR

Good

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 1906 T 40 N R 6 E · Structure no. 19179

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Vfw DR over Plattin CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vfw DR over Plattin CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 105 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesVfw DR
CrossesPlattin CR
LocationS 1906 T 40 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 214
Coordinates38.20323, -90.38235
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic255 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

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Vfw DR over Plattin CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Vfw DR over Plattin 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Vfw DR over Plattin CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Vfw DR over Plattin CR?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Vfw DR over Plattin CR?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.