US Bridges

Rt H S over Clear CR

Fair

St. Clair County, Missouri · S 15 T 37 N R 28 W · Structure no. 3165

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
535
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H S over Clear CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt H S over Clear CR in St. Clair County, Missouri. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 535 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 696 by 2044. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesRt H S
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 15 T 37 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 0H
CountySt. Clair County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.97219, -93.99706
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic535 (2024)
Projected traffic696 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 Rt H S over Clear CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Rt H S over Clear 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 H S over Clear CR carry?

About 535 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt H S over Clear CR?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H S over Clear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.