US Bridges

S New Town Ave over Canal

Good

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 1000 T 47 N R 5 E · Structure no. 32497

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S New Town Ave over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying S New Town Ave over Canal in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS New Town Ave
CrossesCanal
LocationS 1000 T 47 N R 5 E
RouteCity Street 383
CountySt. Charles County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.83929, -90.49874
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2024)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S New Town Ave over Canal built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is S New Town Ave over Canal 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does S New Town Ave over Canal carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S New Town Ave over Canal?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S New Town Ave over Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.