US Bridges

Rt M S over Aux Vases Rvr

FairPosted for load

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 2057 T 37 N R 9 E · Structure no. 7787

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,977
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M S over Aux Vases Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M S over Aux Vases Rvr 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,977 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,768 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRt M S
CrossesAux Vases Rvr
LocationS 2057 T 37 N R 9 E
RouteState Highway 0M
CountySte. Genevieve County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.89707, -90.04315
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,977 (2024)
Projected traffic2,768 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt M S over Aux Vases Rvr built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M S over Aux Vases Rvr 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 M S over Aux Vases Rvr carry?

About 1,977 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt M S over Aux Vases Rvr?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M S over Aux Vases Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.