US Bridges

Or 70 E over Peruque CR

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St. Charles County, Missouri · S 54 T 47 N R 2 E · Structure no. 30877

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,191
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 70 E over Peruque CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 70 E over Peruque CR 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 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 5,191 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,122 by 2044. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOr 70 E
CrossesPeruque CR
LocationS 54 T 47 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 70
CountySt. Charles County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.80357, -90.76451
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,191 (2024)
Projected traffic10,122 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 Or 70 E over Peruque CR built?

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

What condition is Or 70 E 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Or 70 E over Peruque CR carry?

About 5,191 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Or 70 E over Peruque CR?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Or 70 E over Peruque CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.