US Bridges

Rt a E over Mo 21

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 34 T 41 N R 4 E · Structure no. 29648

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,657
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over Mo 21 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt a E over Mo 21 in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7,657 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,017 by 2044. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRt a E
CrossesMo 21
LocationS 34 T 41 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates38.25025, -90.55942
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,657 (2024)
Projected traffic13,017 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mo 21 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a E 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt a E over Mo 21 carry?

About 7,657 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt a E over Mo 21?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over Mo 21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.