US Bridges

Missouri ST over Breton CR

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Missouri · S 11 T 37 N R 2 E · Structure no. 22346

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Missouri ST over Breton CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Missouri ST over Breton CR in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 1968, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMissouri ST
CrossesBreton CR
LocationS 11 T 37 N R 2 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.9357, -90.7883
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic240 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Missouri ST over Breton CR built?

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

What condition is Missouri ST over Breton CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Missouri ST over Breton CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Missouri ST over Breton CR?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Missouri ST over Breton CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.