US Bridges

Johnston RD over Sandy CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 1940 T 41 N R 5 E · Structure no. 23868

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Johnston RD over Sandy CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Johnston RD over Sandy 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 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.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesJohnston RD
CrossesSandy CR
LocationS 1940 T 41 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 183
Coordinates38.28626, -90.46211
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Johnston RD over Sandy CR built?

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

What condition is Johnston 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 Johnston RD over Sandy CR carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Johnston RD over Sandy CR?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Johnston RD over Sandy CR?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.