US Bridges

US 67 N over ST Francis Rvr

Fair

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 11 T 35 N R 16 E · Structure no. 229

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,159
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 N over ST Francis Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 N over ST Francis Rvr in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 62 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 7,159 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,528 by 2044. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67 N
CrossesST Francis Rvr
LocationS 11 T 35 N R 16 E
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountySt. Francois County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.7514, -90.44678
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,159 (2024)
Projected traffic12,528 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 67 N over ST Francis Rvr built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 67 N 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 N over ST Francis Rvr carry?

About 7,159 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 67 N over ST Francis Rvr?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 N over ST Francis Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.