US Bridges

Salt River RD over Spencer RD

Fair

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 1786 T 47 N R 4 E · Structure no. 33914

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salt River RD over Spencer RD is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Salt River RD over Spencer RD in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,750 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSalt River RD
CrossesSpencer RD
LocationS 1786 T 47 N R 4 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.81131, -90.59353
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2024)
Projected traffic7,750 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Salt River RD over Spencer RD built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salt River RD over Spencer RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Salt River RD over Spencer RD carry?

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

How long is Salt River RD over Spencer RD?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Salt River RD over Spencer RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.