US Bridges

East Cherry ST E over US 61

Poor

Lincoln County, Missouri · S 25 T 49 N R 1 W · Structure no. 2254

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,667
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Cherry ST E over US 61 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Cherry ST E over US 61 in Lincoln County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,667 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,334 by 2044. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Cherry ST E
CrossesUS 61
LocationS 25 T 49 N R 1 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLincoln County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.9839, -90.96549
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,667 (2024)
Projected traffic11,334 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Cherry ST E over US 61 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Cherry ST E over US 61 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does East Cherry ST E over US 61 carry?

About 5,667 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is East Cherry ST E over US 61?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns East Cherry ST E over US 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.