US Bridges

W Meyer RD over Dry Br

Fair

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 22 T 47 N R 1 E · Structure no. 30547

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,781
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Meyer RD over Dry Br is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Meyer RD over Dry Br in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 10,781 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,711 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW Meyer RD
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 22 T 47 N R 1 E
RouteCity Street 279
CountySt. Charles County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.825, -90.88833
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,781 (2024)
Projected traffic16,711 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W Meyer RD over Dry Br built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Meyer RD over Dry Br 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does W Meyer RD over Dry Br carry?

About 10,781 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W Meyer RD over Dry Br?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns W Meyer RD over Dry Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.