US Bridges

Rt E S over Big Rvr

Fair

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 34 T 38 N R 4 E · Structure no. 3373

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
536 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,638
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E S over Big Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt E S over Big Rvr in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 2,638 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,221 by 2044. The structure is 536 ft (163.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesRt E S
CrossesBig Rvr
LocationS 34 T 38 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 0E
CountySt. Francois County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.9655, -90.57434
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length536 ft (163.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,638 (2024)
Projected traffic4,221 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 E S over Big Rvr built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt E S over Big 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Rt E S over Big Rvr carry?

About 2,638 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt E S over Big Rvr?

The structure is 536 ft (163.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E S over Big Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.