US Bridges

Sports Park DR over Dardenne CR

FairPosted for load

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 16 T 46 N R 3 E · Structure no. 35524

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sports Park DR over Dardenne CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sports Park DR over Dardenne CR in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSports Park DR
CrossesDardenne CR
LocationS 16 T 46 N R 3 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Charles County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.7397, -90.69853
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$830,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sports Park DR over Dardenne CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sports Park DR over Dardenne 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sports Park DR over Dardenne CR carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sports Park DR over Dardenne CR?

The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sports Park DR over Dardenne CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.