US Bridges

E Elvins Blvd over Flat Rvr

Good

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 3272 T 36 N R 5 E · Structure no. 28610

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Elvins Blvd over Flat Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Elvins Blvd over Flat Rvr in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Elvins Blvd
CrossesFlat Rvr
LocationS 3272 T 36 N R 5 E
RouteCity Street 132
Coordinates37.83611, -90.53064
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating81.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic900 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E Elvins Blvd over Flat Rvr built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Elvins Blvd over Flat Rvr 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 E Elvins Blvd over Flat Rvr carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Elvins Blvd over Flat Rvr?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns E Elvins Blvd over Flat Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.