US Bridges

Cave Springs RD S over Or 70

Good

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 979 T 47 N R 4 E · Structure no. 36926

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,110
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cave Springs RD S over Or 70 is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cave Springs RD S over Or 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 9 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 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 174 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCave Springs RD S
CrossesOr 70
LocationS 979 T 47 N R 4 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.79188, -90.56574
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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width174 ft (53 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,110 (2024)
Projected traffic55,998 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Or 70 built?

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

What condition is Cave Springs RD S over Or 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 Or 70 carry?

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

How long is Cave Springs RD S over Or 70?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 174 ft wide.

Who owns Cave Springs RD S over Or 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.