US Bridges

Mexico RD over Dardenne CR

Fair

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 1738 T 47 N R 3 E · Structure no. 23080

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2025
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mexico RD over Dardenne CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mexico RD over Dardenne CR in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2025, so it is 37 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 5 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,100 by 2044. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMexico RD
CrossesDardenne CR
LocationS 1738 T 47 N R 3 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.78738, -90.64473
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2024)
Projected traffic34,100 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dardenne CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2025.

What condition is Mexico RD over Dardenne 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 Dardenne CR carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mexico RD over Dardenne CR?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Mexico RD over Dardenne CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.