US Bridges

Mo 21 N over Sandy CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 23 T 41 N R 4 E · Structure no. 31519

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
332 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,871
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 21 N over Sandy CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 21 N over Sandy CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 9,871 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,261 by 2044. The structure is 332 ft (101.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 21 N
CrossesSandy CR
LocationS 23 T 41 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates38.2671, -90.55271
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length332 ft (101.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,871 (2024)
Projected traffic18,261 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 21 N over Sandy CR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 21 N over Sandy 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 21 N over Sandy CR carry?

About 9,871 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mo 21 N over Sandy CR?

The structure is 332 ft (101.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 21 N over Sandy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.