US Bridges

Rt H E over Big Rvr

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 3166 T 40 N R 3 E · Structure no. 831

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
449 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
915
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H E over Big Rvr is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Rt H E over Big Rvr in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 63 years old, older 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 915 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,647 by 2044. The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesRt H E
CrossesBig Rvr
LocationS 3166 T 40 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 0H
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.15992, -90.70526
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length449 ft (136.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic915 (2024)
Projected traffic1,647 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 H E over Big Rvr built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Rt H E over Big Rvr 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 H E over Big Rvr carry?

About 915 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Rt H E over Big Rvr?

The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H E over Big Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.