US Bridges

Old HWY 79 over St. Paul Trib

Good

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 284 T 47 N R 3 E · Structure no. 29411

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
897
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 79 over St. Paul Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 79 over St. Paul Trib 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 897 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,390 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld HWY 79
CrossesSt. Paul Trib
LocationS 284 T 47 N R 3 E
RouteCounty Highway 79
Coordinates38.85722, -90.71141
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic897 (2024)
Projected traffic1,390 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old HWY 79 over St. Paul Trib built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 79 over St. Paul Trib 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 St. Paul Trib carry?

About 897 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 79 over St. Paul Trib?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 79 over St. Paul Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.