US Bridges

Wedde RD over Trib of Glaize CR

GoodPosted for load

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 28 T 42 N R 5 E · Structure no. 31983

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
866
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wedde RD over Trib of Glaize CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wedde RD over Trib of Glaize CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 866 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,732 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWedde RD
CrossesTrib of Glaize CR
LocationS 28 T 42 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 101
Coordinates38.35039, -90.47712
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic866 (2023)
Projected traffic1,732 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Wedde RD over Trib of Glaize CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wedde RD over Trib of Glaize 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Wedde RD over Trib of Glaize CR carry?

About 866 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wedde RD over Trib of Glaize CR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wedde RD over Trib of Glaize CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.