Rt U S over Big River
FairWashington County, Missouri · S 15 T 36 N R 3 E · Structure no. 308
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 329 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,124
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt U S over Big River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt U S over Big River in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 67 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 1,124 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,574 by 2044. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt U S over Big River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Rt U S over Big River 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 Rt U S over Big River carry?
About 1,124 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Rt U S over Big River?
The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Rt U S over Big River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.