US Bridges

Mo 94 E over Fischer CR

Fair

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 59 T 44 N R 2 E · Structure no. 519

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,607
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 94 E over Fischer CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 94 E over Fischer CR in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,607 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,893 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 94 E
CrossesFischer CR
LocationS 59 T 44 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 94
CountySt. Charles County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.59739, -90.80232
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,607 (2024)
Projected traffic2,893 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 94 E over Fischer CR built?

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

What condition is Mo 94 E over Fischer CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 94 E over Fischer CR carry?

About 1,607 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 94 E over Fischer CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 94 E over Fischer CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.