US Bridges

Strassner RD over Black CR

GoodPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 21 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 13965

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strassner RD over Black CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Strassner RD over Black CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,750 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesStrassner RD
CrossesBlack CR
LocationS 21 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.62406, -90.3436
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic6,750 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Strassner RD over Black CR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Strassner RD over Black CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Strassner RD over Black CR carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Strassner RD over Black CR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Strassner RD over Black CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.