Rt a E over US 61
FairSt. Charles County, Missouri · S 24 T 47 N R 1 E · Structure no. 2411
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 271 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,893
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt a E over US 61 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt a E over US 61 in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 9,893 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,807 by 2044. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt a E over US 61 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Rt a E over US 61 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Rt a E over US 61 carry?
About 9,893 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rt a E over US 61?
The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns Rt a E over US 61?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.