US Bridges

Cave Springs RD S over Is 70

Good

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 97 T 47 N R 4 E · Structure no. 36925

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,110
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cave Springs RD S over Is 70 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Cave Springs RD S over Is 70 in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31,110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,998 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 206 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCave Springs RD S
CrossesIs 70
LocationS 97 T 47 N R 4 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.79367, -90.56505
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width206 ft (62.9 m)
Roadway width204 ft (62.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,110 (2024)
Projected traffic55,998 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cave Springs RD S over Is 70 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cave Springs RD S over Is 70 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cave Springs RD S over Is 70 carry?

About 31,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cave Springs RD S over Is 70?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 206 ft wide.

Who owns Cave Springs RD S over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.