US Bridges

Mo 109 S over Cst E First ST BNSF R

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 2071 T 44 N R 4 E · Structure no. 3504

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
397 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
18,408
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 109 S over Cst E First ST BNSF R is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 109 S over Cst E First ST BNSF R in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 18,408 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,771 by 2044. The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 109 S
CrossesCst E First ST BNSF R
LocationS 2071 T 44 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 109
Coordinates38.5028, -90.6244
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length397 ft (121 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,408 (2024)
Projected traffic25,771 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 109 S over Cst E First ST BNSF R built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 109 S over Cst E First ST BNSF R 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 109 S over Cst E First ST BNSF R carry?

About 18,408 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 109 S over Cst E First ST BNSF R?

The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 109 S over Cst E First ST BNSF R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.