US Bridges

Mexico RD over Br of Spencer CR

Fair

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 62 T 47 N R 4 E · Structure no. 23075

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mexico RD over Br of Spencer CR is a steel culvert carrying Mexico RD over Br of Spencer CR in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 38 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,750 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMexico RD
CrossesBr of Spencer CR
LocationS 62 T 47 N R 4 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.78833, -90.61222
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2024)
Projected traffic38,750 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mexico RD over Br of Spencer CR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Mexico RD over Br of Spencer 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 Mexico RD over Br of Spencer CR carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mexico RD over Br of Spencer CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).

Who owns Mexico RD over Br of Spencer CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.