US Bridges

Salt River RD over Dardenne CR

Good

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 1786 T 47 N R 4 E · Structure no. 33915

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salt River RD over Dardenne CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salt River RD over Dardenne CR 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,750 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSalt River RD
CrossesDardenne CR
LocationS 1786 T 47 N R 4 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.80742, -90.62247
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Salt River RD over Dardenne CR built?

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

What condition is Salt River RD over Dardenne CR 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 Salt River RD over Dardenne CR carry?

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

How long is Salt River RD over Dardenne CR?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Salt River RD over Dardenne CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.