Rt W S over Big Rvr
FairPosted for loadJefferson County, Missouri · S 32 T 43 N R 4 E · Structure no. 2487
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 602 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,781
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt W S over Big Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt W S over Big Rvr in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 9,781 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,095 by 2044. The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt W S over Big Rvr built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt W S over Big Rvr 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Rt W S over Big Rvr carry?
About 9,781 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rt W S over Big Rvr?
The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Rt W S over Big Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.