US Bridges

Mo 109 S over Mo 100

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 2 T 44 N R 3 E · Structure no. 2387

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,668
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 109 S over Mo 100 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 109 S over Mo 100 in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 21,668 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,335 by 2044. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesMo 109 S
CrossesMo 100
LocationS 2 T 44 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 109
Coordinates38.58423, -90.64268
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,668 (2024)
Projected traffic30,335 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 109 S over Mo 100 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Mo 109 S over Mo 100 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 109 S over Mo 100 carry?

About 21,668 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mo 109 S over Mo 100?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 109 S over Mo 100?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.