US Bridges

Old Rt N over Dardenne CR

Good

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 304 T 46 N R 3 E · Structure no. 36178

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,203
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Rt N over Dardenne CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Rt N over Dardenne CR in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 10,203 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,815 by 2044. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesOld Rt N
CrossesDardenne CR
LocationS 304 T 46 N R 3 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.75183, -90.65276
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,203 (2024)
Projected traffic15,815 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Rt N over Dardenne CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Rt N over Dardenne 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 Old Rt N over Dardenne CR carry?

About 10,203 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Rt N over Dardenne CR?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Old Rt N over Dardenne CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.