US Bridges

Mo 141 N over Small Lake

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 33 T 47 N R 5 E · Structure no. 36770

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,592
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 141 N over Small Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mo 141 N over Small Lake in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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.

It carries about 8,592 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,740 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMo 141 N
CrossesSmall Lake
LocationS 33 T 47 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 141
Coordinates38.76914, -90.45695
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,592 (2024)
Projected traffic10,740 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 141 N over Small Lake built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 141 N over Small Lake 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 141 N over Small Lake carry?

About 8,592 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 141 N over Small Lake?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 141 N over Small Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.