US Bridges

Salt River RD over Spencer CR

Fair

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 735 T 47 N R 4 E · Structure no. 33916

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

About this bridge

Salt River RD over Spencer CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Salt River RD over Spencer 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 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 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSalt River RD
CrossesSpencer CR
LocationS 735 T 47 N R 4 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.80976, -90.59995
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 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 closed1.2 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 Salt River RD over Spencer CR built?

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

What condition is Salt River RD over Spencer 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 January 2024.

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

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

How long is Salt River RD over Spencer CR?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Salt River RD over Spencer CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.