Rt J S over Brush CR
PoorPosted for loadSt. Clair County, Missouri · S 18 T 36 N R 25 W · Structure no. 7557
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 317
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt J S over Brush CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt J S over Brush CR in St. Clair County, Missouri. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 317 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt J S over Brush CR built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt J S over Brush CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Rt J S over Brush CR carry?
About 317 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rt J S over Brush CR?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Rt J S over Brush CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.