US Bridges

US 67 N over ST Francis Rvr

Fair

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 10 T 35 N R 16 E · Structure no. 230

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
432 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,205
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, 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 5 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 6,205 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,859 by 2044. The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67 N
CrossesST Francis Rvr
LocationS 10 T 35 N R 16 E
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountySt. Francois County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.70712, -90.40176
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length432 ft (131.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,205 (2024)
Projected traffic10,859 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
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.

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 6,205 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 67 N over ST Francis Rvr?

The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 N over ST Francis Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.