Spanish Pond RD over BNSF RR
FairSt. Louis County, Missouri · S 22 T 47 N R 7 E · Structure no. 15537
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,947
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spanish Pond RD over BNSF RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spanish Pond RD over BNSF RR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 65 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 1,947 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,628 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spanish Pond RD over BNSF RR built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Spanish Pond RD over BNSF RR 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 Spanish Pond RD over BNSF RR carry?
About 1,947 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Spanish Pond RD over BNSF RR?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Spanish Pond RD over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.