US Bridges

Mo 109 S over Bonhomme CR

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 163 T 45 N R 5 E · Structure no. 32798

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,945
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 109 S over Bonhomme CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mo 109 S over Bonhomme CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 15,945 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,323 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 109 S
CrossesBonhomme CR
LocationS 163 T 45 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 109
Coordinates38.63487, -90.6627
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,945 (2024)
Projected traffic22,323 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 109 S over Bonhomme CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 109 S over Bonhomme 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 109 S over Bonhomme CR carry?

About 15,945 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 109 S over Bonhomme CR?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 109 S over Bonhomme CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.