US Bridges

Sutters Mill RD over Spencer CR

Good

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 177 T 47 N R 4 E · Structure no. 35280

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sutters Mill RD over Spencer CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sutters Mill RD over Spencer CR in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSutters Mill RD
CrossesSpencer CR
LocationS 177 T 47 N R 4 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.78075, -90.58806
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2024)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sutters Mill RD over Spencer CR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sutters Mill RD over Spencer 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 Sutters Mill RD over Spencer CR carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sutters Mill RD over Spencer CR?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Sutters Mill RD over Spencer CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.