US Bridges

Chambers RD over Black Jack CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 5 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 15525

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,749
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chambers RD over Black Jack CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chambers RD over Black Jack CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16,749 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,611 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesChambers RD
CrossesBlack Jack CR
LocationS 5 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.74991, -90.25192
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,749 (2024)
Projected traffic22,611 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Chambers RD over Black Jack CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Chambers RD over Black Jack 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Chambers RD over Black Jack CR carry?

About 16,749 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chambers RD over Black Jack CR?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Chambers RD over Black Jack CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.