US Bridges

Broemmelsiek Park over Kraut Run CR

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St. Charles County, Missouri · S 28 T 46 N R 2 W · Structure no. 35243

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broemmelsiek Park over Kraut Run CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Broemmelsiek Park over Kraut Run CR in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBroemmelsiek Park
CrossesKraut Run CR
LocationS 28 T 46 N R 2 W
RouteCounty Highway 297
CountySt. Charles County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.71833, -90.80889
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic220 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Broemmelsiek Park over Kraut Run CR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broemmelsiek Park over Kraut Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Broemmelsiek Park over Kraut Run CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Broemmelsiek Park over Kraut Run CR?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Broemmelsiek Park over Kraut Run CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.