US Bridges

Rt P E over Peruque CR

Fair

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 7 T 47 N R 8 E · Structure no. 3209

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,470
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P E over Peruque CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt P E over Peruque CR in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 8,470 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,517 by 2044. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesRt P E
CrossesPeruque CR
LocationS 7 T 47 N R 8 E
RouteState Highway 0P
Coordinates38.82975, -90.70562
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,470 (2024)
Projected traffic16,517 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
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 Rt P E over Peruque CR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt P E over Peruque 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 Rt P E over Peruque CR carry?

About 8,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt P E over Peruque CR?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Rt P E over Peruque CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.