US Bridges

Big Bend RD E over Mo 141

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 7 T 44 N R 5 E · Structure no. 12010

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,618
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Bend RD E over Mo 141 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Bend RD E over Mo 141 in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 28,618 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,065 by 2044. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 221 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBig Bend RD E
CrossesMo 141
LocationS 7 T 44 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.56775, -90.50017
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width221 ft (67.4 m)
Roadway width219 ft (66.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,618 (2024)
Projected traffic40,065 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Bend RD E over Mo 141 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Bend RD E over Mo 141 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Big Bend RD E over Mo 141 carry?

About 28,618 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Big Bend RD E over Mo 141?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 221 ft wide.

Who owns Big Bend RD E over Mo 141?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.