US Bridges

Mo 141 S over Fenton CR

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 373 T 43 N R 5 E · Structure no. 2330

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,845
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 141 S over Fenton CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 141 S over Fenton CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 37,845 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,306 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMo 141 S
CrossesFenton CR
LocationS 373 T 43 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 141
Coordinates38.51116, -90.44479
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,845 (2024)
Projected traffic47,306 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 141 S over Fenton CR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 141 S 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 141 S over Fenton CR carry?

About 37,845 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 141 S over Fenton CR?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 141 S over Fenton CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.