US Bridges

Rp US61S to US40W over Rp Pitman Ave to US61S

Fair

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 19 T 47 N R 2 E · Structure no. 30074

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,101 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
3,263
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp US61S to US40W over Rp Pitman Ave to US61S is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rp US61S to US40W over Rp Pitman Ave to US61S 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 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 3,263 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,547 by 2044. The structure is 1,101 ft (335.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRp US61S to US40W
CrossesRp Pitman Ave to US61S
LocationS 19 T 47 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 0
CountySt. Charles County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.81163, -90.84185
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,101 ft (335.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,263 (2024)
Projected traffic5,547 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rp US61S to US40W over Rp Pitman Ave to US61S built?

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

What condition is Rp US61S to US40W over Rp Pitman Ave to US61S 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 Rp US61S to US40W over Rp Pitman Ave to US61S carry?

About 3,263 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rp US61S to US40W over Rp Pitman Ave to US61S?

The structure is 1,101 ft (335.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rp US61S to US40W over Rp Pitman Ave to US61S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.