US Bridges

US 61 S over Spring Br

Fair

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 13 T 47 N R 1 E · Structure no. 2347

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
71,878
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 S over Spring Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 61 S over Spring Br in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 71,878 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,193 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 61 S
CrossesSpring Br
LocationS 13 T 47 N R 1 E
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates38.82693, -90.85246
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,878 (2024)
Projected traffic122,193 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 61 S over Spring Br built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 S over Spring Br 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 61 S over Spring Br carry?

About 71,878 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 61 S over Spring Br?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 61 S over Spring Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.