US Bridges

Mo 141 S over Meramec Rvr

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 18 T 44 N R 5 E · Structure no. 3290

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
635 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,942
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 141 S over Meramec Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 141 S over Meramec Rvr in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 58,942 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,678 by 2044. The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMo 141 S
CrossesMeramec Rvr
LocationS 18 T 44 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 141
Coordinates38.54644, -90.49451
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length635 ft (193.5 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,942 (2024)
Projected traffic73,678 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Meramec Rvr built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 141 S over Meramec Rvr 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 141 S over Meramec Rvr carry?

About 58,942 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 141 S over Meramec Rvr?

The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 141 S over Meramec Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.