US Bridges

Mo 30 W over Meramec Rvr Cst William

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 373 T 44 N R 5 E · Structure no. 1696

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,217 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
22,165
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 30 W over Meramec Rvr Cst William is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 30 W over Meramec Rvr Cst William in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 57 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 22,165 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,706 by 2044. The structure is 1,217 ft (370.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 30 W
CrossesMeramec Rvr Cst William
LocationS 373 T 44 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates38.51614, -90.43566
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,217 ft (370.9 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,165 (2024)
Projected traffic27,706 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Mo 30 W over Meramec Rvr Cst William built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Mo 30 W over Meramec Rvr Cst William 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 Mo 30 W over Meramec Rvr Cst William carry?

About 22,165 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 30 W over Meramec Rvr Cst William?

The structure is 1,217 ft (370.9 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 30 W over Meramec Rvr Cst William?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.