US Bridges

Becker Joerling RD over Trib of Femme Osag

Fair

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 16 T 45 N R 1 E · Structure no. 22414

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Becker Joerling RD over Trib of Femme Osag is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Becker Joerling RD over Trib of Femme Osag in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBecker Joerling RD
CrossesTrib of Femme Osag
LocationS 16 T 45 N R 1 E
RouteCounty Highway 354
Coordinates38.6556, -90.91347
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2024)
Projected traffic152 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Becker Joerling RD over Trib of Femme Osag built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Becker Joerling RD over Trib of Femme Osag 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 Becker Joerling RD over Trib of Femme Osag carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Becker Joerling RD over Trib of Femme Osag?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Becker Joerling RD over Trib of Femme Osag?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.