US Bridges

Rt Ww S over Saline CR

FairPosted for load

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 3 T 35 N R 8 E · Structure no. 9898

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
233 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ww S over Saline CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt Ww S over Saline CR in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesRt Ww S
CrossesSaline CR
LocationS 3 T 35 N R 8 E
RouteState Highway 0WW
Coordinates37.76453, -90.13314
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2024)
Projected traffic248 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Ww S over Saline CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

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

About 177 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ww S over Saline CR?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ww S over Saline CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.