US Bridges

Mcknight RD over Deer CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 28 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 30697

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,796
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcknight RD over Deer CR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mcknight RD over Deer CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 18,796 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,375 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMcknight RD
CrossesDeer CR
LocationS 28 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.61612, -90.36245
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,796 (2024)
Projected traffic25,375 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Mcknight RD over Deer CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcknight RD over Deer 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mcknight RD over Deer CR carry?

About 18,796 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mcknight RD over Deer CR?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Mcknight RD over Deer CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.