US Bridges

Mason RD over Smith CR

GoodPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 8 T 45 N R 5 E · Structure no. 34815

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,892
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mason RD over Smith CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mason RD over Smith CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5,892 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,954 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMason RD
CrossesSmith CR
LocationS 8 T 45 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.66075, -90.47925
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,892 (2024)
Projected traffic7,954 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mason RD over Smith CR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 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 5,892 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mason RD over Smith CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mason RD over Smith CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.