US Bridges

Mo 79 S over Hostetter CR

Fair

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 10 T 47 N R 3 E · Structure no. 31355

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,304
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 79 S over Hostetter CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 79 S over Hostetter CR in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 17,304 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,147 by 2044. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 79 S
CrossesHostetter CR
LocationS 10 T 47 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 79
CountySt. Charles County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.85591, -90.70835
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,304 (2024)
Projected traffic31,147 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 79 S over Hostetter CR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 79 S over Hostetter CR 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 Mo 79 S over Hostetter CR carry?

About 17,304 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 79 S over Hostetter CR?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 79 S over Hostetter CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.