US Bridges

Rt N E over Sams CR

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St. Charles County, Missouri · S 5 T 46 N R 1 E · Structure no. 35649

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,477
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N E over Sams CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rt N E 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 2,477 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,830 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRt N E
CrossesSams CR
LocationS 5 T 46 N R 1 E
RouteState Highway 0N
CountySt. Charles County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.77429, -90.93904
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,477 (2024)
Projected traffic4,830 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt N E over Sams CR built?

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

What condition is Rt N E 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt N E over Sams CR carry?

About 2,477 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt N E over Sams CR?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N E over Sams CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.