US Bridges

Schluersburg RD over Femme Osage CR

Good

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 1794 T 45 N R 2 E · Structure no. 22933

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
348
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schluersburg RD over Femme Osage CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schluersburg RD over Femme Osage CR in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 766 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSchluersburg RD
CrossesFemme Osage CR
LocationS 1794 T 45 N R 2 E
RouteCounty Highway 381
Coordinates38.6381, -90.8469
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2024)
Projected traffic766 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Schluersburg RD over Femme Osage CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schluersburg RD over Femme Osage CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Schluersburg RD over Femme Osage CR carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Schluersburg RD over Femme Osage CR?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Schluersburg RD over Femme Osage CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.