US Bridges

T R Hughes Blvd over NSRR Br of Belleau CR

Fair

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 21 T 47 N R 3 E · Structure no. 31978

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
400 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

T R Hughes Blvd over NSRR Br of Belleau CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T R Hughes Blvd over NSRR Br of Belleau 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2044. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT R Hughes Blvd
CrossesNSRR Br of Belleau CR
LocationS 21 T 47 N R 3 E
RouteCity Street 321
Coordinates38.81097, -90.68241
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2024)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T R Hughes Blvd over NSRR Br of Belleau CR built?

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

What condition is T R Hughes Blvd over NSRR Br of Belleau 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does T R Hughes Blvd over NSRR Br of Belleau CR carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T R Hughes Blvd over NSRR Br of Belleau CR?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns T R Hughes Blvd over NSRR Br of Belleau CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.