US Bridges

US 61 S over Saline CR

Good

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 3221 T 37 N R 9 E · Structure no. 29632

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
312 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,912
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 S over Saline CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 S over Saline CR in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,912 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,677 by 2044. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 61 S
CrossesSaline CR
LocationS 3221 T 37 N R 9 E
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates37.90142, -89.97822
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,912 (2024)
Projected traffic2,677 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 US 61 S over Saline CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 S over Saline CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US 61 S over Saline CR carry?

About 1,912 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 61 S over Saline CR?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 S over Saline CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.