US Bridges

Missouri Bottom RD over NS RR

GoodPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 6 T 47 N R 5 E · Structure no. 15562

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,697
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Missouri Bottom RD over NS RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Missouri Bottom RD over NS RR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 65 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 6,697 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,041 by 2044. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMissouri Bottom RD
CrossesNS RR
LocationS 6 T 47 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.75985, -90.38577
Functional classUrban Collector

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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,697 (2024)
Projected traffic9,041 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Missouri Bottom RD over NS RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Missouri Bottom 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 Missouri Bottom RD over NS RR carry?

About 6,697 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Missouri Bottom RD over NS RR?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Missouri Bottom RD over NS RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.