US Bridges

Mo 21 N over Crd Old HWY 21

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 197 T 43 N R 5 E · Structure no. 2540

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,681
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 21 N over Crd Old HWY 21 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 21 N over Crd Old HWY 21 in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,681 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,610 by 2044. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 21 N
CrossesCrd Old HWY 21
LocationS 197 T 43 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates38.42867, -90.4709
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,681 (2024)
Projected traffic21,610 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mo 21 N over Crd Old HWY 21 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 21 N over Crd Old HWY 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 Mo 21 N over Crd Old HWY 21 carry?

About 11,681 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mo 21 N over Crd Old HWY 21?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 21 N over Crd Old HWY 21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.