US Bridges

T R Hughes Blvd S over Is 70

Fair

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 27 T 47 N R 3 E · Structure no. 12024

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,516
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T R Hughes Blvd S over Is 70 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T R Hughes Blvd S over Is 70 in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 15,516 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,929 by 2044. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 230 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesT R Hughes Blvd S
CrossesIs 70
LocationS 27 T 47 N R 3 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.80312, -90.67854
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width230 ft (70 m)
Roadway width227 ft (69.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,516 (2024)
Projected traffic27,929 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T R Hughes Blvd S over Is 70 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is T R Hughes Blvd S over Is 70 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 T R Hughes Blvd S over Is 70 carry?

About 15,516 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T R Hughes Blvd S over Is 70?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 230 ft wide.

Who owns T R Hughes Blvd S over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.