US Bridges

Rt H S over ST Francis Rvr

Fair

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 13 T 35 N R 5 E · Structure no. 1480

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
272 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,325
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H S over ST Francis Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt H S over ST Francis Rvr in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5,325 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,520 by 2044. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRt H S
CrossesST Francis Rvr
LocationS 13 T 35 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates37.73969, -90.42914
Functional classUrban 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 statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,325 (2024)
Projected traffic8,520 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 H S over ST Francis Rvr built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H S over ST Francis 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 H S over ST Francis Rvr carry?

About 5,325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt H S over ST Francis Rvr?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H S over ST Francis Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.