US Bridges

Mo 141 S over Mo 21

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 664 T 43 N R 5 E · Structure no. 2320

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,473
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 141 S over Mo 21 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 141 S over Mo 21 in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 35,473 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,625 by 2044. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 141 S
CrossesMo 21
LocationS 664 T 43 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 141
Coordinates38.46188, -90.42384
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,473 (2024)
Projected traffic65,625 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 141 S over Mo 21 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 141 S over Mo 21 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 141 S over Mo 21 carry?

About 35,473 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 141 S over Mo 21?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 141 S over Mo 21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.