US Bridges

Mo 94 E over Lit Femme Osage CR

Fair

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 476 T 45 N R 2 E · Structure no. 11956

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,348
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 94 E over Lit Femme Osage CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 94 E over Lit Femme Osage CR in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 3,348 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,026 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesMo 94 E
CrossesLit Femme Osage CR
LocationS 476 T 45 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates38.66006, -90.75923
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,348 (2024)
Projected traffic6,026 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 94 E over Lit Femme Osage CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 94 E over Lit Femme Osage CR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 94 E over Lit Femme Osage CR carry?

About 3,348 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 94 E over Lit Femme Osage CR?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 94 E over Lit Femme Osage CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.