US Bridges

Rt M E over Crd Old Lemay Ferry RD

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 21 T 42 N R 5 E · Structure no. 4271

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
421 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,337
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Crd Old Lemay Ferry RD is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt M E over Crd Old Lemay Ferry RD in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,337 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,773 by 2044. The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRt M E
CrossesCrd Old Lemay Ferry RD
LocationS 21 T 42 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates38.35971, -90.46777
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length421 ft (128.3 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,337 (2024)
Projected traffic10,773 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 M E over Crd Old Lemay Ferry RD built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M E over Crd Old Lemay Ferry RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rt M E over Crd Old Lemay Ferry RD carry?

About 6,337 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over Crd Old Lemay Ferry RD?

The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over Crd Old Lemay Ferry RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.