US Bridges

Rt a E over Crd State HWY 21A Old U

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 910 T 40 N R 5 E · Structure no. 2489

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,556
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over Crd State HWY 21A Old U is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt a E over Crd State HWY 21A Old U in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1974, 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 6 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 14,556 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,745 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesRt a E
CrossesCrd State HWY 21A Old U
LocationS 910 T 40 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates38.21824, -90.44192
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,556 (2024)
Projected traffic24,745 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rt a E over Crd State HWY 21A Old U built?

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

What condition is Rt a E over Crd State HWY 21A Old U 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 Rt a E over Crd State HWY 21A Old U carry?

About 14,556 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt a E over Crd State HWY 21A Old U?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over Crd State HWY 21A Old U?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.