US Bridges

3rd ST over Trib of Joachim CR

Good

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 3 T 39 N R 4 E · Structure no. 28597

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd ST over Trib of Joachim CR is a concrete culvert carrying 3rd ST over Trib of Joachim CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries3rd ST
CrossesTrib of Joachim CR
LocationS 3 T 39 N R 4 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.14828, -90.55336
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic850 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 3rd ST over Trib of Joachim CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd ST over Trib of Joachim CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does 3rd ST over Trib of Joachim CR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 3rd ST over Trib of Joachim CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd ST over Trib of Joachim CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.