US Bridges

Rt P S over Joachim CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 894 T 40 N R 4 E · Structure no. 3322

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
261 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,369
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P S over Joachim CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt P S over Joachim CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,369 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,464 by 2044. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesRt P S
CrossesJoachim CR
LocationS 894 T 40 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 0P
Coordinates38.17956, -90.52772
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,369 (2024)
Projected traffic2,464 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt P S over Joachim CR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt P S over Joachim 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 Rt P S over Joachim CR carry?

About 1,369 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rt P S over Joachim CR?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt P S over Joachim CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.