US Bridges

US 67 N over Big River

Fair

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 80 T 37 N R 5 E · Structure no. 6404

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
432 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,968
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 N over Big River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 N over Big River in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 68 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 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 67 N
CrossesBig River
LocationS 80 T 37 N R 5 E
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates37.88996, -90.50949
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length432 ft (131.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 N over Big River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 67 N over Big River 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 Big River carry?

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

How long is US 67 N over Big River?

The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 N over Big River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.