US Bridges

Elm ST Extension over Old Elm Pt RD NS RR

Good

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 24 T 47 N R 4 E · Structure no. 22963

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,430
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm ST Extension over Old Elm Pt RD NS RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm ST Extension over Old Elm Pt RD NS RR in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8,430 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,067 by 2044. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesElm ST Extension
CrossesOld Elm Pt RD NS RR
LocationS 24 T 47 N R 4 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.81721, -90.51244
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,430 (2024)
Projected traffic13,067 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm ST Extension over Old Elm Pt RD NS RR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm ST Extension over Old Elm Pt RD NS RR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Elm ST Extension over Old Elm Pt RD NS RR carry?

About 8,430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elm ST Extension over Old Elm Pt RD NS RR?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Elm ST Extension over Old Elm Pt RD NS RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.