US Bridges

Wentzville Pkwy E over Is 70 Rp OR70E to IS70E

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St. Charles County, Missouri · S 26 T 47 N R 1 E · Structure no. 12101

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,867
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wentzville Pkwy E over Is 70 Rp OR70E to IS70E is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wentzville Pkwy E over Is 70 Rp OR70E to IS70E in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 27,867 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,161 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWentzville Pkwy E
CrossesIs 70 Rp OR70E to IS70E
LocationS 26 T 47 N R 1 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Charles County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.81006, -90.87477
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length219 ft (66.6 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,867 (2024)
Projected traffic50,161 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 SystemYes

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 Wentzville Pkwy E over Is 70 Rp OR70E to IS70E built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wentzville Pkwy E over Is 70 Rp OR70E to IS70E 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wentzville Pkwy E over Is 70 Rp OR70E to IS70E carry?

About 27,867 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wentzville Pkwy E over Is 70 Rp OR70E to IS70E?

The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Wentzville Pkwy E over Is 70 Rp OR70E to IS70E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.