Riverside RD over Blanchette CR
FairPosted for loadSt. Charles County, Missouri · S 3280 T 47 N R 5 E · Structure no. 22953
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverside RD over Blanchette CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverside RD over Blanchette CR in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 48 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riverside RD over Blanchette CR built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Riverside RD over Blanchette 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Riverside RD over Blanchette CR carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Riverside RD over Blanchette CR?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Riverside RD over Blanchette CR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.