Old HWY 79 over Peruque CR
GoodSt. Charles County, Missouri · S 469 T 47 N R 3 E · Structure no. 29410
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 904
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 79 over Peruque CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 79 over Peruque CR in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 904 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,401 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 79 over Peruque CR built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 79 over Peruque 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Old HWY 79 over Peruque CR carry?
About 904 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 79 over Peruque CR?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 79 over Peruque CR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.