US Bridges

US 67 N over Mo 47

Fair

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 467 T 37 N R 4 E · Structure no. 471

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,968
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 N over Mo 47 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 N over Mo 47 in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 17,968 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,444 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67 N
CrossesMo 47
LocationS 467 T 37 N R 4 E
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountySt. Francois County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.92196, -90.53827
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,968 (2024)
Projected traffic31,444 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 N over Mo 47 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 N over Mo 47 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 N over Mo 47 carry?

About 17,968 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 67 N over Mo 47?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 N over Mo 47?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.