US Bridges

Rt a E over Castor Rvr

Good

Madison County, Missouri · S 2257 T 32 N R 8 E · Structure no. 4053

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
554 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
522
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over Castor Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt a E over Castor Rvr in Madison County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 522 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 731 by 2044. The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt a E
CrossesCastor Rvr
LocationS 2257 T 32 N R 8 E
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates37.42806, -90.17084
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length554 ft (168.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic522 (2024)
Projected traffic731 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 a E over Castor Rvr built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a E over Castor Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt a E over Castor Rvr carry?

About 522 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt a E over Castor Rvr?

The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over Castor Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.