Ables RD over ST Johns Dtch
FairScott County, Missouri · S 29 T 26 N R 14 E · Structure no. 23289
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ables RD over ST Johns Dtch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ables RD over ST Johns Dtch in Scott County, Missouri. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ables RD over ST Johns Dtch built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ables RD over ST Johns Dtch 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Ables RD over ST Johns Dtch carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ables RD over ST Johns Dtch?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Ables RD over ST Johns Dtch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.