US Bridges

New Town Blvd over Trib of Mississipp

FairPosted for load

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 13 T 47 N R 4 E · Structure no. 22952

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Town Blvd over Trib of Mississipp is a concrete culvert carrying New Town Blvd over Trib of Mississipp in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Town Blvd
CrossesTrib of Mississipp
LocationS 13 T 47 N R 4 E
RouteCity Street 383
CountySt. Charles County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.83289, -90.51684
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2024)
Projected traffic15,500 by 2044
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$153,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Town Blvd over Trib of Mississipp built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Town Blvd over Trib of Mississipp 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does New Town Blvd over Trib of Mississipp carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is New Town Blvd over Trib of Mississipp?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns New Town Blvd over Trib of Mississipp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.