US Bridges

US 61 N over Mccoy CR

GoodPosted for load

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 145 T 47 N R 1 E · Structure no. 4877

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,145
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 N over Mccoy CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 N over Mccoy CR in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 64 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 28,145 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,847 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 61 N
CrossesMccoy CR
LocationS 145 T 47 N R 1 E
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates38.85864, -90.8744
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,145 (2024)
Projected traffic47,847 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 N over Mccoy CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is US 61 N over Mccoy 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 US 61 N over Mccoy CR carry?

About 28,145 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 61 N over Mccoy CR?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 N over Mccoy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.