US Bridges

ST Joe DR over UP RR

Good

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 3092 T 36 N R 5 E · Structure no. 20647

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Joe DR over UP RR is a concrete tee beam carrying ST Joe DR over UP RR in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 100 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,250 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesST Joe DR
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 3092 T 36 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 268
Coordinates37.85513, -90.50381
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,250 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Joe DR over UP RR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is ST Joe DR over UP RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does ST Joe DR over UP RR carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST Joe DR over UP RR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns ST Joe DR over UP RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.