US Bridges

Mo 82 E over Broyles Br

Fair

St. Clair County, Missouri · S 6 T 37 N R 25 W · Structure no. 3349

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 82 E over Broyles Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 82 E over Broyles Br in St. Clair County, Missouri. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 47 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,853 by 2044. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesMo 82 E
CrossesBroyles Br
LocationS 6 T 37 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates38.00542, -93.72199
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2024)
Projected traffic1,853 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Broyles Br built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Mo 82 E over Broyles Br 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 Broyles Br carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 82 E over Broyles Br?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 82 E over Broyles Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.