2nd St. ST Marys over Lauren CR
PoorClosed to trafficSte. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 1862 T 37 N R 10 E · Structure no. 23059
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
2nd St. ST Marys over Lauren CR is a steel truss - thru carrying 2nd St. ST Marys over Lauren CR in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 2nd St. ST Marys over Lauren CR built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is 2nd St. ST Marys over Lauren 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does 2nd St. ST Marys over Lauren CR carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is 2nd St. ST Marys over Lauren CR?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns 2nd St. ST Marys over Lauren CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.