US Bridges

Rt E S over Truman Reservoir

Good

St. Clair County, Missouri · S 8 T 37 N R 26 W · Structure no. 3032

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
699 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
273
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E S over Truman Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt E S over Truman Reservoir in St. Clair County, Missouri. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 273 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2044. The structure is 699 ft (213.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRt E S
CrossesTruman Reservoir
LocationS 8 T 37 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 0E
Coordinates37.98647, -93.80443
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length699 ft (213.1 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2024)
Projected traffic355 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Rt E S over Truman Reservoir built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Rt E S over Truman Reservoir 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rt E S over Truman Reservoir carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt E S over Truman Reservoir?

The structure is 699 ft (213.1 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E S over Truman Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.