US Bridges

Rt N S over Saline CR

Fair

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 355 T 36 N R 9 E · Structure no. 7299

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
244
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N S over Saline CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt N S over Saline CR in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 66 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 6 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2044. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRt N S
CrossesSaline CR
LocationS 355 T 36 N R 9 E
RouteState Highway 0N
CountySte. Genevieve County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.821, -90.02201
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2024)
Projected traffic342 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Rt N S over Saline CR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt N S over Saline CR 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 Rt N S over Saline CR carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt N S over Saline CR?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N S over Saline CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.