US Bridges

Bu 32 E over Mo 32

Good

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 7 T 36 N R 5 E · Structure no. 3898

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,833
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 32 E over Mo 32 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bu 32 E over Mo 32 in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6,833 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,616 by 2044. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBu 32 E
CrossesMo 32
LocationS 7 T 36 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates37.84269, -90.51404
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,833 (2024)
Projected traffic11,616 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bu 32 E over Mo 32 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 32 E over Mo 32 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bu 32 E over Mo 32 carry?

About 6,833 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bu 32 E over Mo 32?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 32 E over Mo 32?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.