US Bridges

Mississippi Ave over UP RR

Good

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 5 T 40 N R 6 E · Structure no. 34137

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mississippi Ave over UP RR is a concrete slab carrying Mississippi Ave over UP RR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMississippi Ave
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 5 T 40 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.2278, -90.37803
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
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 rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mississippi Ave over UP RR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mississippi Ave over UP RR 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 Mississippi Ave over UP RR carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mississippi Ave over UP RR?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Mississippi Ave over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.