US Bridges

Mo 21 N over Rt M

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 18 T 42 N R 5 E · Structure no. 4322

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,817
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 21 N over Rt M is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 21 N over Rt M in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8,817 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,989 by 2044. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 21 N
CrossesRt M
LocationS 18 T 42 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates38.37779, -90.50459
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,817 (2024)
Projected traffic14,989 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 21 N over Rt M built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 21 N over Rt M 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 21 N over Rt M carry?

About 8,817 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mo 21 N over Rt M?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 21 N over Rt M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.