US Bridges

Imperial DR over Dellwood CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 6 T 46 N R 7 E · Structure no. 15526

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,278
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Imperial DR over Dellwood CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Imperial DR over Dellwood CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 86 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 1,278 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,725 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesImperial DR
CrossesDellwood CR
LocationS 6 T 46 N R 7 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.75233, -90.26737
Functional classUrban Collector

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,278 (2024)
Projected traffic1,725 by 2044
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$379,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Imperial DR over Dellwood CR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Imperial DR over Dellwood 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 Imperial DR over Dellwood CR carry?

About 1,278 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Imperial DR over Dellwood CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Imperial DR over Dellwood CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.