US Bridges

Mo 82 E over Brush CR

Fair

St. Clair County, Missouri · S 22 T 38 N R 25 W · Structure no. 3345

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
803
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 82 E over Brush CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 82 E over Brush CR in St. Clair County, Missouri. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 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 803 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2044. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 82 E
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 22 T 38 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 82
CountySt. Clair County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.04304, -93.65909
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic803 (2024)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 82 E over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Mo 82 E over Brush 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 Mo 82 E over Brush CR carry?

About 803 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 82 E over Brush CR?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 82 E over Brush CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.