US Bridges

Island Harbor Dr. over Canal

Good

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 1000 T 47 N R 5 E · Structure no. 34639

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Island Harbor Dr. over Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Island Harbor Dr. over Canal in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIsland Harbor Dr.
CrossesCanal
LocationS 1000 T 47 N R 5 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.83169, -90.48086
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2024)
Projected traffic1,860 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Island Harbor Dr. over Canal built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Island Harbor Dr. 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 Island Harbor Dr. over Canal carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Island Harbor Dr. over Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Island Harbor Dr. over Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.