US Bridges

West Four Ridge RD over Mo 21

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 7 T 42 N R 5 E · Structure no. 2528

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
318 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,621
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Four Ridge RD over Mo 21 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Four Ridge RD over Mo 21 in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 2,621 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,718 by 2044. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWest Four Ridge RD
CrossesMo 21
LocationS 7 T 42 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.39531, -90.50207
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,621 (2024)
Projected traffic4,718 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 West Four Ridge RD over Mo 21 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Four Ridge RD over Mo 21 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 West Four Ridge RD over Mo 21 carry?

About 2,621 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West Four Ridge RD over Mo 21?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns West Four Ridge RD over Mo 21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.