US Bridges

Mo 109 S over Flat CR Bike Path

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 2071 T 43 N R 3 E · Structure no. 3505

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,408
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 109 S over Flat CR Bike Path is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 109 S over Flat CR Bike Path 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18,408 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,771 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMo 109 S
CrossesFlat CR Bike Path
LocationS 2071 T 43 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 109
Coordinates38.49892, -90.62679
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 109 S over Flat CR Bike Path built?

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

What condition is Mo 109 S over Flat CR Bike Path 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 Flat CR Bike Path carry?

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

How long is Mo 109 S over Flat CR Bike Path?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 109 S over Flat CR Bike Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.