US Bridges

Mid Rivers Mall DR over Dardenne CR

Good

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 1 T 46 N R 3 E · Structure no. 23082

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mid Rivers Mall DR over Dardenne CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mid Rivers Mall DR over Dardenne CR in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2044. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMid Rivers Mall DR
CrossesDardenne CR
LocationS 1 T 46 N R 3 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.76881, -90.62947
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2024)
Projected traffic31,000 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Mid Rivers Mall DR over Dardenne CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mid Rivers Mall DR over Dardenne CR 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 Mid Rivers Mall DR over Dardenne CR carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mid Rivers Mall DR over Dardenne CR?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Mid Rivers Mall DR over Dardenne CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.