US Bridges

Rt V S over Coon CR

Fair

St. Clair County, Missouri · S 18 T 37 N R 25 W · Structure no. 3234

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
187
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V S over Coon CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt V S over Coon CR in St. Clair County, Missouri. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2044. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRt V S
CrossesCoon CR
LocationS 18 T 37 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 0V
Coordinates37.96393, -93.72168
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2024)
Projected traffic243 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 V S over Coon CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Rt V S over Coon 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 V S over Coon CR carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt V S over Coon CR?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt V S over Coon CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.