US Bridges

Schnarre RD over Sams CR

Good

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 7 T 46 N R 1 E · Structure no. 35357

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schnarre RD over Sams CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Schnarre RD over Sams CR in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSchnarre RD
CrossesSams CR
LocationS 7 T 46 N R 1 E
RouteCounty Highway 343
Coordinates38.76053, -90.94674
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2024)
Projected traffic266 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 Schnarre RD over Sams CR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schnarre RD over Sams 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 Schnarre RD over Sams CR carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Schnarre RD over Sams CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Schnarre RD over Sams CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.