US Bridges

Germania RD over Br of Big Rvr

Good

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 6 T 36 N R 4 E · Structure no. 34295

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Germania RD over Br of Big Rvr is a concrete slab carrying Germania RD over Br of Big Rvr in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGermania RD
CrossesBr of Big Rvr
LocationS 6 T 36 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 74
Coordinates37.87173, -90.64279
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Germania RD over Br of Big Rvr built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Germania RD over Br of Big 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 Germania RD over Br of Big Rvr carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Germania RD over Br of Big Rvr?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Germania RD over Br of Big Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.