US Bridges

Mo 340 E over Mo 141

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 367 T 46 N R 5 E · Structure no. 32973

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,056
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 340 E over Mo 141 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 340 E over Mo 141 in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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.

It carries about 15,056 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,078 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 179 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMo 340 E
CrossesMo 141
LocationS 367 T 46 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 340
Coordinates38.68136, -90.49336
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width179 ft (54.6 m)
Roadway width176 ft (53.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,056 (2024)
Projected traffic21,078 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 340 E over Mo 141 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 340 E over Mo 141 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 340 E over Mo 141 carry?

About 15,056 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 340 E over Mo 141?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 179 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 340 E over Mo 141?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.