US Bridges

Duello RD over Trib of Peruque CR

FairPosted for load

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 1811 T 46 N R 2 E · Structure no. 21557

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,320
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duello RD over Trib of Peruque CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Duello RD over Trib of Peruque CR in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,320 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,146 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDuello RD
CrossesTrib of Peruque CR
LocationS 1811 T 46 N R 2 E
RouteCounty Highway 311
Coordinates38.77282, -90.82221
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,320 (2024)
Projected traffic5,146 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duello RD over Trib of Peruque CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Duello RD over Trib of Peruque 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Duello RD over Trib of Peruque CR carry?

About 3,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Duello RD over Trib of Peruque CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Duello RD over Trib of Peruque CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.