US Bridges

Mo 80 E over ST Johns Dtch

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 3 T 24 N R 14 E · Structure no. 5940

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,107
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 80 E over ST Johns Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 80 E over ST Johns Dtch in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 87 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 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 2,107 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,477 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 80 E
CrossesST Johns Dtch
LocationS 3 T 24 N R 14 E
RouteState Highway 80
CountyNew Madrid County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.75936, -89.52903
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,107 (2024)
Projected traffic3,477 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 80 E over ST Johns Dtch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Mo 80 E over ST Johns Dtch 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 Mo 80 E over ST Johns Dtch carry?

About 2,107 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 80 E over ST Johns Dtch?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 80 E over ST Johns Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.