US Bridges

Joachim Ave over Joachim CR

Good

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 29 T 41 N R 6 E · Structure no. 31622

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joachim Ave over Joachim CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joachim Ave over Joachim 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2043. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJoachim Ave
CrossesJoachim CR
LocationS 29 T 41 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 192
Coordinates38.26346, -90.38545
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Joachim Ave over Joachim CR built?

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

What condition is Joachim Ave over 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 2025.

How much traffic does Joachim Ave over Joachim CR carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Joachim Ave over Joachim CR?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Joachim Ave over Joachim CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.