US Bridges

NE Lucas-Hunt RD over NS RR

GoodPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 18 T 46 N R 7 E · Structure no. 15550

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,737
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Lucas-Hunt RD over NS RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE Lucas-Hunt RD over NS RR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 84 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,737 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,445 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNE Lucas-Hunt RD
CrossesNS RR
LocationS 18 T 46 N R 7 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.72855, -90.26972
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating84.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,737 (2024)
Projected traffic10,445 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Lucas-Hunt RD over NS RR built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is NE Lucas-Hunt RD over NS RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does NE Lucas-Hunt RD over NS RR carry?

About 7,737 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE Lucas-Hunt RD over NS RR?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NE Lucas-Hunt RD over NS RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.