Rt N S over Saline CR
PoorPosted for loadSte. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 306 T 36 N R 9 E · Structure no. 7786
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt N S over Saline CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt N S over Saline CR in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2044. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt N S over Saline CR built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt N S over Saline 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Rt N S over Saline CR carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Rt N S over Saline CR?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Rt N S over Saline CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.