US Bridges

Mo 8 E over Breton CR

Fair

Washington County, Missouri · S 430 T 37 N R 2 E · Structure no. 29118

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,972
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 8 E over Breton CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 8 E over Breton CR in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6,972 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,247 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 8 E
CrossesBreton CR
LocationS 430 T 37 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 8
CountyWashington County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.93928, -90.79191
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,972 (2024)
Projected traffic13,247 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 8 E over Breton CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 8 E over Breton 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 8 E over Breton CR carry?

About 6,972 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Mo 8 E over Breton CR?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 8 E over Breton CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.