US Bridges

Mo 370 W over Cowmire CR

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 2038 T 47 N R 5 E · Structure no. 3979

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,497
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 370 W over Cowmire CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 370 W over Cowmire CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 23,497 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,371 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 370 W
CrossesCowmire CR
LocationS 2038 T 47 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 370
Coordinates38.78819, -90.42183
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,497 (2024)
Projected traffic29,371 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 370 W over Cowmire CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 370 W over Cowmire CR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 370 W over Cowmire CR carry?

About 23,497 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 370 W over Cowmire CR?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 370 W over Cowmire CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.