US Bridges

Old HWY 21 S over Mo 21

Good

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 2 T 41 N R 4 E · Structure no. 32032

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,114
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 21 S over Mo 21 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 21 S over Mo 21 in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,114 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,805 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesOld HWY 21 S
CrossesMo 21
LocationS 2 T 41 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.31264, -90.53341
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span154 ft (47 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,114 (2024)
Projected traffic3,805 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 21 S over Mo 21 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 21 S over Mo 21 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 21 S over Mo 21 carry?

About 2,114 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 21 S over Mo 21?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (47 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 21 S over Mo 21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.