US Bridges

US 67 S over Coldwater CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 175 T 47 N R 6 E · Structure no. 863

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,942
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 S over Coldwater CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 S over Coldwater CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 57 years old, older 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 29,942 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,919 by 2044. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 67 S
CrossesColdwater CR
LocationS 175 T 47 N R 6 E
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates38.79992, -90.3318
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,942 (2024)
Projected traffic41,919 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 S over Coldwater CR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is US 67 S over Coldwater 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 US 67 S over Coldwater CR carry?

About 29,942 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 67 S over Coldwater CR?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 S over Coldwater CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.