US Bridges

Mo 30 E over Fenton CR

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 373 T 44 N R 5 E · Structure no. 1900

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,636
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 30 E over Fenton CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 30 E over Fenton CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 35,636 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,545 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 30 E
CrossesFenton CR
LocationS 373 T 44 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 30
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.5136, -90.44717
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,636 (2024)
Projected traffic44,545 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 E over Fenton CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 30 E over Fenton CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 30 E over Fenton CR carry?

About 35,636 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 30 E over Fenton CR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Mo 30 E over Fenton CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.