US Bridges

Rt B E over Lit Monegaw CR

Fair

St. Clair County, Missouri · S 13 T 38 N R 27 W · Structure no. 3034

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
402 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over Lit Monegaw CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B E over Lit Monegaw CR in St. Clair County, Missouri. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2044. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesRt B E
CrossesLit Monegaw CR
LocationS 13 T 38 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates38.05411, -93.85296
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic293 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 B E over Lit Monegaw CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt B E over Lit Monegaw 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt B E over Lit Monegaw CR carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over Lit Monegaw CR?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B E over Lit Monegaw CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.