US Bridges

Mason RD over Smith CR

GoodPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 1923 T 45 N R 5 E · Structure no. 34642

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,294
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mason RD over Smith CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mason RD over Smith CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12,294 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,597 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMason RD
CrossesSmith CR
LocationS 1923 T 45 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.67097, -90.46986
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,294 (2024)
Projected traffic16,597 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$405,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mason RD over Smith CR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mason RD over Smith 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mason RD over Smith CR carry?

About 12,294 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mason RD over Smith CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mason RD over Smith CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.