US Bridges

Mo 141 S over Sugar CR

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 3011 T 43 N R 5 E · Structure no. 2333

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,576
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 141 S over Sugar CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 141 S over Sugar CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 51 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 20,576 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,066 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 141 S
CrossesSugar CR
LocationS 3011 T 43 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 141
Coordinates38.46891, -90.43076
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,576 (2024)
Projected traffic38,066 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 141 S over Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Mo 141 S over Sugar 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 141 S over Sugar CR carry?

About 20,576 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 141 S over Sugar CR?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 141 S over Sugar CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.