US Bridges

US 61 N over Cst Pearce Blvd Cst Pit

Fair

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 19 T 47 N R 2 E · Structure no. 2403

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
374 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
32,780
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 N over Cst Pearce Blvd Cst Pit is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 N over Cst Pearce Blvd Cst Pit in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 49 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 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 32,780 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,726 by 2044. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 61 N
CrossesCst Pearce Blvd Cst Pit
LocationS 19 T 47 N R 2 E
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates38.81288, -90.84157
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,780 (2024)
Projected traffic55,726 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 N over Cst Pearce Blvd Cst Pit built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US 61 N over Cst Pearce Blvd Cst Pit 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 61 N over Cst Pearce Blvd Cst Pit carry?

About 32,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 61 N over Cst Pearce Blvd Cst Pit?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 N over Cst Pearce Blvd Cst Pit?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.