US Bridges

Rt a E over Joachim CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 392 T 40 N R 5 E · Structure no. 2490

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

About this bridge

Rt a E over Joachim CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt a E over Joachim CR 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 279 ft (85 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesRt a E
CrossesJoachim CR
LocationS 392 T 40 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates38.21736, -90.44022
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length279 ft (85 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt a E over Joachim CR built?

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

What condition is Rt a E over Joachim 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 Rt a E over Joachim CR carry?

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

How long is Rt a E over Joachim CR?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over Joachim CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.