US Bridges

Mo 32 E over UP RR

Fair

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 7 T 37 N R 8 E · Structure no. 5730

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
119 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,656
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 32 E over UP RR is a concrete slab carrying Mo 32 E over UP RR in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 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 5,656 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,746 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 32 E
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 7 T 37 N R 8 E
RouteState Highway 32
CountySte. Genevieve County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.92066, -90.18505
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,656 (2024)
Projected traffic10,746 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 32 E over UP RR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 32 E over UP RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 32 E over UP RR carry?

About 5,656 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 32 E over UP RR?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 32 E over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.