US Bridges

Rt Y E over Whites Branch CR

Good

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 21 T 48 N R 2 E · Structure no. 29047

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
301 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
572
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Y E over Whites Branch CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Y E over Whites Branch CR in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 572 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,115 by 2044. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesRt Y E
CrossesWhites Branch CR
LocationS 21 T 48 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 0Y
Coordinates38.90309, -90.78739
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic572 (2024)
Projected traffic1,115 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rt Y E over Whites Branch CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Y E over Whites Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Y E over Whites Branch CR carry?

About 572 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Y E over Whites Branch CR?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Y E over Whites Branch CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.