US Bridges

Glade Chapel RD E over Mo 21

Good

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 12 T 41 N R 4 E · Structure no. 32039

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
538
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glade Chapel RD E over Mo 21 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glade Chapel RD E 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 538 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 968 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGlade Chapel RD E
CrossesMo 21
LocationS 12 T 41 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.29924, -90.54221
Functional classRural Minor 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic538 (2024)
Projected traffic968 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Glade Chapel RD E over Mo 21 built?

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

What condition is Glade Chapel RD E 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 Glade Chapel RD E over Mo 21 carry?

About 538 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Glade Chapel RD E over Mo 21?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Glade Chapel RD E over Mo 21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.