Mo 72 E over ST Francois Rvr
FairMadison County, Missouri · S 4 T 33 N R 5 E · Structure no. 3691
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 278 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 72 E over ST Francois Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 72 E over ST Francois Rvr in Madison County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,325 by 2044. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 72 E over ST Francois Rvr built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 72 E over ST Francois 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 72 E over ST Francois Rvr carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Mo 72 E over ST Francois Rvr?
The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 72 E over ST Francois Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.