US Bridges

US 61 S over Establishment CR

Good

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 13 T 38 N R 7 E · Structure no. 32677

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,216
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 S over Establishment CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 S over Establishment CR in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,216 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,102 by 2044. The structure is 265 ft (80.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 61 S
CrossesEstablishment CR
LocationS 13 T 38 N R 7 E
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates38.00514, -90.19969
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length265 ft (80.9 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,216 (2024)
Projected traffic3,102 by 2044
Trucks15%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 S over Establishment CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 S over Establishment 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 Establishment CR carry?

About 2,216 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 61 S over Establishment CR?

The structure is 265 ft (80.9 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 S over Establishment CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.