US Bridges

Rue St. Francois over Fountain CR

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 1202 T 47 N R 6 E · Structure no. 17248

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rue St. Francois over Fountain CR is a concrete slab carrying Rue St. Francois over Fountain CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRue St. Francois
CrossesFountain CR
LocationS 1202 T 47 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.79662, -90.3335
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic675 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Rue St. Francois over Fountain CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rue St. Francois over Fountain CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rue St. Francois over Fountain CR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rue St. Francois over Fountain CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Rue St. Francois over Fountain CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.