US Bridges

Mo 21 S over Big Rvr

Good

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 26 T 39 N R 3 E · Structure no. 3529

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
321 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,193
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 21 S over Big Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 21 S over Big Rvr in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7,193 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,307 by 2044. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesMo 21 S
CrossesBig Rvr
LocationS 26 T 39 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates38.08468, -90.66183
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,193 (2024)
Projected traffic13,307 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 Mo 21 S over Big Rvr built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 21 S over Big Rvr 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 Mo 21 S over Big Rvr carry?

About 7,193 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 21 S over Big Rvr?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 21 S over Big Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.