Riverview DR over Watkins CR
FairPosted for loadSt. Louis County, Missouri · S 36 T 47 N R 7 E · Structure no. 15532
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,955
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverview DR over Watkins CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Riverview DR over Watkins CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 78 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 3,955 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,339 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riverview DR over Watkins CR built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Riverview DR over Watkins 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 Riverview DR over Watkins CR carry?
About 3,955 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Riverview DR over Watkins CR?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Riverview DR over Watkins CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.