US Bridges

Mo 180 E over James CR

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 2 T 46 N R 5 E · Structure no. 33504

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,291
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 180 E over James CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 180 E over James CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 18,291 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,607 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 180 E
CrossesJames CR
LocationS 2 T 46 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 180
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.7522, -90.42731
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,291 (2024)
Projected traffic25,607 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 180 E over James CR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 180 E over James 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 180 E over James CR carry?

About 18,291 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mo 180 E over James CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 180 E over James CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.